HOUSTON (Interstat) — Texas Southern used a strong first quarter and timely free throw shooting to defeat Mississippi Valley State 72-62 in a women’s basketball game Thursday night at Health & P.E. Arena.

The Lady Tigers built a 20-15 lead after one quarter and maintained a steady advantage, despite the Devilettes’ 36-22 edge in points in the paint. Texas Southern countered by hitting nine 3-pointers and 21 free throws. Taliyah Logwood led Texas Southern with 17 points, while Malaya LeSueur added 16. Sydnei Marshall scored 15 for Mississippi Valley State.

Texas Southern improved to 6-9 overall. Mississippi Valley State fell to 2-12.