MUNCIE, Ind. (Interstat) — The Ball State women’s basketball team dominated Akron in an 88-55 victory Wednesday night at Worthen Arena.

The Cardinals seized control with a 25-point second quarter, building a 42-26 halftime lead and never relenting. Tessa Towers led Ball State with 19 points. Aniss Tagayi added 18 points and Zhen Verburgt scored 11.

Keiryn McGuff scored 12 points for the Zips, who lost their second straight. Liz Murphy added 11 points.

Ball State improved to 23-6 overall. Akron fell to 7-21. Attendance was 1,542.