TULSA, Okla. (Interstat) — The Tulsa women’s basketball team used a decisive third quarter to defeat Florida Atlantic 77-58 in an American Athletic Conference game Tuesday night at Donald Reynolds Center.

The Golden Hurricane, improving to 14-6, outscored the Owls 21-10 in the third period to break open a game that was tied 36-36 at halftime. Tulsa maintained its lead throughout the final quarter before an announced crowd of 1,110.

Florida Atlantic, which fell to 9-12, was led by Jess Moors of Auckland, New Zealand, and Grace Carstensen of Hinsdale, Illinois. Tulsa’s balanced effort included key performances from Hannah Riddick of Calgary, Canada, and Mady Cartwright of Greenwood, Arkansas. The teams will meet again in Boca Raton on Feb. 14.