TOWSON, Md. (Interstat) — Towson used a dominant first quarter to build a lead and held off Lehigh for a 75-67 victory in nonconference women’s basketball Saturday at SECU Arena.

The Tigers raced to a 27-14 lead after one quarter. The Mountain Hawks chipped away, closing within four points in the second half, but could not complete the comeback. Thalia Shepard led Towson with 18 points and seven assists. Lily Fandre scored 24 points for Lehigh, and Jessie Ozzauto added 23.

Towson improved to 6-5. Lehigh dropped to 4-7.