GREENSBORO, N.C. (Interstat) — Chaniya Clark scored 20 points and grabbed seven rebounds to lead North Carolina A&T to a 70-57 victory over Hampton in a Big South Conference women’s basketball game Sunday at Corbett Sports Center.

The Aggies, who never trailed, improved to 7-9 overall. The Pirates fell to 8-9.

Clark, a 6-foot-4 forward from Fort Myers, Florida, set the tone early, scoring five of the Aggies’ first seven points as they opened a 15-5 lead after the first quarter. Hampton struggled offensively, shooting just 2 of 13 from the floor in the opening period.

North Carolina A&T extended its lead to 33-18 by halftime, capitalizing on a significant rebounding advantage and efficient scoring. The Aggies outrebounded Hampton 16-8 on the offensive glass for the game, leading to 15 second-chance points. They also posted an offensive rating of 108.6, scoring 70 points on 64 possessions, while Hampton managed an offensive rating of just 86.3.

The most important stretch of the game came late in the third quarter as Hampton threatened to rally. After a 3-pointer from Hampton’s Kayla Lezama cut the deficit to 42-40 with 6:11 left in the period, the Aggies responded with an 8-0 run to regain control. Paris Locke and Clark combined for all eight points during the surge, with Clark’s layup off an assist from Ja’Naya Meyers pushing the lead back to 50-40 with a minute left in the quarter. Hampton would get no closer than eight points the rest of the way.

Clark was complemented by D’Mya Tucker, who added 17 points, five rebounds and four assists for North Carolina A&T. Locke finished with 12 points, seven rebounds and three assists.

Hampton was led by Kiarra Mcelrath, who played all 40 minutes and scored 20 points. Kayla Lezama added 17 points and four rebounds for the Pirates, who shot 33.3% from the field overall. A late push saw Hampton score 25 points in the fourth quarter, but the early deficit proved too large to overcome.

The Aggies shot 43.9% from the field and were efficient from beyond the arc, making 6 of 15 attempts. They also dished out 15 assists on 25 made baskets. Defensively, North Carolina A&T blocked five shots, with Clark recording three.

Hampton’s offense was hampered by 12 turnovers, which the Aggies converted into 14 points. The Pirates did force 13 turnovers themselves and shot well from the free-throw line, making 14 of 17 attempts.

The announced attendance was 1,304.

North Carolina A&T next plays at Elon on Friday. Hampton will host Campbell on Friday. The two teams are scheduled to meet again in Hampton, Virginia, on Feb. 1.