CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Interstat) — Austin Peay built a commanding first-half lead and withstood a third-quarter push to defeat Chattanooga 68-54 in a women’s NCAA Division I basketball game Thursday night at McKenzie Arena.

The Governors improved to 3-1, while the Lady Mocs fell to 2-4. Gianna Corbitt led all scorers with 18 points for Chattanooga. Jim’Miyah Branton scored 14 points to pace a balanced Austin Peay offense. An announced crowd of 1,272 watched the game.