BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Interstat) — UAB used a decisive third-quarter run to defeat Mississippi Valley State 86-62 in a nonconference women’s basketball game Saturday at Bartow Arena.

The Blazers, now 6-5, led 38-24 at halftime before outscoring the Devilettes 26-15 in the third period to secure the victory. UAB shot 24 for 28 from the free-throw line and scored 46 points in the paint.

Sofia Munoz led UAB with 14 points. Desiree Smith scored a game-high 17 points for Mississippi Valley State, which fell to 1-10. Ariel Jefferson added 14 points and four blocks for the Devilettes.

Attendance was announced at 245.