NAPLES, Fla. (Interstat) — Mya Perry and Caliyah DeVillasee combined for 47 points to lead the Cincinnati Bearcats to a 72-49 victory over the Alabama A&M Bulldogs in a non-conference women’s basketball game Friday at Naples Center.

The Bearcats used a dominant second quarter to build a double-digit lead they would not relinquish, improving their season record to 3-4. The Bulldogs, led by 12 points from Kaila Walker, fell to 1-5.

Cincinnati established control early, closing the first quarter with a 16-13 advantage. The game’s decisive run came in the second period, where the Bearcats outscored the Bulldogs 22-15. A stifling defense generated turnovers that fueled the offense, as Cincinnati capitalized with 20 points off Alabama A&M miscues throughout the contest.

Perry, a guard from Reynoldsburg, Ohio, was the game’s leading scorer, finishing with 25 points in 34 minutes of action. She also contributed three assists and two blocks. DeVillasee, from Owings Mills, Maryland, was equally impactful, adding 22 points, three assists and a steal in 35 minutes. Their backcourt partner, Reagan Jackson of Fort Worth, Texas, rounded out a potent trio with 13 points and two assists.

Alabama A&M struggled to find consistent offensive rhythm against Cincinnati’s defensive pressure. While the Bulldogs managed 30 points in the paint, they were hampered by turnovers and an inability to keep pace with the Bearcats’ scoring bursts.

Walker, a 5-foot-5 guard from Alexander, Arkansas, provided a spark for the Bulldogs with her 12 points. The team’s interior presence was led by its post players, as Jaida Belton of Baltimore scored 10 points and Maori Davenport of Troy, Alabama, added 12 points.

Cincinnati’s defense was anchored by several key performances. Kylie Torrence of High Point, North Carolina, recorded four blocks, while Alliance Ndiba of Lubumbashi, Congo, added two blocks in just 11 minutes off the bench. Destiny Thomas of Jonesboro, Arkansas, chipped in seven points and was a force on the boards.

After taking a 38-28 lead into halftime, the Bearcats extended their advantage in the third quarter, outscoring the Bulldogs 19-9 to put the game out of reach. Alabama A&M could not mount a comeback in the final period, as Cincinnati maintained its composure to secure the 23-point win.

The game was part of a multi-team event held in Naples. An announced crowd of 281 was on hand for the contest.

Alabama A&M will look to rebound quickly as they face Ball State on Saturday, also in Naples. Cincinnati continues its stay in Florida with a game against New Mexico on Saturday.