BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Interstat) — The UAB women’s basketball team used a dominant third quarter to secure an 81-69 American Athletic Conference victory over Texas-San Antonio on Tuesday night at Bartow Arena.

The Blazers, led by Molly Moffitt’s 19 points, outscored the Roadrunners 27-14 in the pivotal third period to break open a close game. UAB shot 55.6% from the field and committed 20 turnovers but offset them with efficient scoring.

Ereauna Hardaway scored 17 points for UTSA, which mounted a late push with a 28-point fourth quarter but could not close the gap. Cheyenne Rowe added 16 points for the Roadrunners. UAB improved to 9-13 overall, while UTSA fell to 10-11.