DELAND, Fla. (Interstat) — Stetson controlled the game from start to finish in a 76-41 victory over Bellarmine in a women’s NCAA Division I basketball game Saturday at Edmunds Center.

The Hatters built a 35-17 halftime lead and continued to pull away, outscoring the Knights in every quarter. Cameron Thomas led Stetson with 17 points, while Mary McMillan added 16 points and four assists. Ava Smith scored 19 points for Bellarmine in the loss.

Stetson’s defense was stifling, forcing 15 turnovers and converting them into 22 points. The Hatters also dominated inside, scoring 34 points in the paint and grabbing 13 offensive rebounds. Bellarmine struggled offensively, shooting just 27% from the field.

Stetson improved to 15-8 overall. Bellarmine fell to 2-23.