SHELBY, N.C. (Interstat) — Aminata Tal scored 18 points to lead Presbyterian to a 50-46 women’s basketball victory over Gardner-Webb on Wednesday night at Paul Porter Arena.

The Blue Hose, who led 22-19 at halftime, survived a low-offense Big South Conference game. Presbyterian shot 48.9% from the floor but committed 28 turnovers. Gardner-Webb, which forced 20 steals, shot just 28.8% overall and 25.8% from three-point range.

Ja’Cia Cunningham added 15 points for Presbyterian. Jaelyn Acker led Gardner-Webb with 14 points and Anaya Harris scored 13.

Presbyterian improved to 3-16. Gardner-Webb fell to 6-14.