STOCKTON, Calif. (Interstat) — The Pacific women’s basketball team used a decisive third-quarter surge to defeat Washington State 65-53 on Thursday night at the A.C. Spanos Center.

The Tigers outscored the Cougars 19-11 in the third period to break open a game that was tied 26-26 at halftime. Daria Nestorov led Pacific with 15 points. Eleonora Villa scored 11 points for Washington State.

Pacific improved to 8-11 overall. Washington State fell to 4-18. The Tigers shot 9 for 19 from 3-point range, while the Cougars struggled, making just 4 of 20 attempts from beyond the arc.