CONWAY, Ark. (Interstat) — Florida Gulf Coast used a decisive second quarter to secure a 63-52 women’s basketball victory over Central Arkansas at Farris Center on Thursday.

The Eagles, who led 18-18 after one quarter, held the Bears to just five points in the second period to take a 29-23 halftime lead and maintained control throughout the second half. Nay Staton led Florida Gulf Coast with 19 points, while Sinai Douglas added 17 points and six assists. Shae Littleford scored 17 points for Central Arkansas.

Florida Gulf Coast shot 44% from the floor and made 18 of 19 free throws. Central Arkansas was hampered by 32% shooting. The Eagles improved to 10-10 overall, while the Bears fell to 11-9.