SANTA CLARA, Calif. (Interstat) — The Portland women’s basketball team used a dominant second half to defeat Santa Clara 73-66 on Thursday night at Leavey Center.

The Pilots trailed 27-23 at halftime but erupted for 26 points in the third quarter to seize control. Dyani Ananiev led Portland with 22 points, while Florence Dallow added 17. Ashley Hawkins paced Santa Clara with 15 points and eight assists.

Portland improved to 10-8 overall. Santa Clara, which outrebounded Portland 18-6 on the offensive glass but shot just 31.6% from the field, fell to 15-5.