GREENSBORO, N.C. (Interstat) — The Chattanooga Lady Mocs used a strong start and a stout defensive finish to defeat UNC Greensboro 52-40 in a women’s basketball game Thursday night at Greensboro Coliseum.

Chattanooga built a 29-19 halftime lead behind 17 first-quarter points. The Spartans rallied with a 16-point third quarter to close the gap, but the Lady Mocs held them to just five points in the final period to secure the road victory. The win improved Chattanooga to 12-5 overall, while UNC Greensboro fell to 12-8. An announced crowd of 541 attended the Southern Conference matchup.