MORAGA, Calif. (Interstat) — Saint Mary’s used a strong second quarter to create separation and defeated New Mexico State 70-59 in a nonconference women’s basketball game Saturday at McKeon Pavilion.

The Gaels outscored the Aggies 19-12 in the second period to take a 33-26 halftime lead and maintained control throughout the second half. Saint Mary’s capitalized on 27 New Mexico State turnovers, converting them into 29 points.

Morane Dossou led New Mexico State with 15 points and 17 rebounds. Imani Warren added 16 points for the Aggies. Abigail Shoff paced Saint Mary’s with 14 points.

Saint Mary’s improved to 9-4. New Mexico State fell to 3-8.