BALTIMORE (Interstat) — The Army women’s basketball team built a large early lead and withstood a furious fourth-quarter rally to defeat Loyola Maryland 71-66 in a Patriot League game Wednesday night at Reitz Arena.

The Black Knights led 35-20 at halftime and by 15 points entering the fourth quarter before the Greyhounds mounted a comeback, outscoring Army 28-23 in the final period. Army improved to 11-3 overall. Loyola Maryland fell to 5-9.

Camryn Tade led all scorers with 26 points for Army. Lex Therien scored 18 points for Loyola Maryland, and Koi Sims added 15. Attendance was 205.