NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Interstat) — The Stetson Hatters delivered a commanding performance Tuesday afternoon, cruising to an 89-63 victory over the Northern Kentucky Norse in a non-conference women’s basketball game at Allen Arena.

Stetson’s offense was firing on all cylinders from the opening tip, building a lead it would never relinquish. The Hatters opened the game on a 15-2 run, holding the Norse to just nine points in the first quarter. The offensive onslaught continued as Stetson poured in 24 points in the second period, taking a 39-31 lead into halftime.

Any hope of a Northern Kentucky comeback was extinguished in the third quarter, where the Hatters’ defense clamped down, limiting the Norse to just 12 points while Stetson’s offense added 26 to break the game wide open.

The victory was fueled by a prolific and efficient shooting display from Stetson. The Hatters shot an even 50 percent from the field, connecting on 32 of 64 attempts. Their success from beyond the arc was staggering, as they made 17 of 34 three-pointers. Northern Kentucky, by contrast, struggled to find its rhythm, shooting 34.5 percent overall and 28.6 percent from deep.

Mary McMillan led all scorers with 21 points for Stetson, also dishing out a game-high six assists. She was complemented by a 23-point outburst from Cameron Thomas. Rose Caso provided a strong interior presence, scoring 16 points and grabbing seven rebounds, while Jorah Eppley added 12 points.

Northern Kentucky was led by Maddie Moody, who scored 16 points and collected nine rebounds. Mia Jordan recorded a double-double for the Norse with 10 points and 12 rebounds.

Stetson’s ball movement and defensive pressure were key differentiators. The Hatters tallied nine assists and nine steals, forcing Northern Kentucky into 16 turnovers while committing only 11 themselves. Both teams finished with an identical number of possessions, 71, but Stetson’s offensive rating of 125.8 dwarfed Northern Kentucky’s mark of 88.7, underscoring the Hatters’ superior efficiency.

The game, part of a multi-team event, was played before an announced attendance of 221.

With the win, Stetson improves its season record to 4-2. The Hatters are scheduled to face Saint Louis on Wednesday, also at Allen Arena. Northern Kentucky falls to 1-6 and will take on Drake in its next contest Wednesday at the same venue.