LAKE CHARLES, La. (Interstat) — McNeese State used a dominant fourth quarter to defeat Incarnate Word 75-54 in a Southland Conference women’s basketball game Saturday at Burton Coliseum.

The Cowgirls, who led 35-28 at halftime, broke the game open by outscoring the Cardinals 28-14 in the final period. McNeese State capitalized on turnovers, scoring 35 points off them compared to just eight for Incarnate Word.

Arianna Patton led McNeese State with 15 points. Lexi Alexander and Dakota Howard each added 14. Jorja Elliott and Gwendlyn McGrew scored 12 and 14 points, respectively, for Incarnate Word.

McNeese State improved to 20-4 overall. Incarnate Word fell to 10-12. Attendance was 3,217.