NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Interstat) — The Belmont Bruins used a decisive fourth quarter to pull away from the Drake Bulldogs for a 78-69 women’s basketball victory Friday night at Curb Events Center.

Tuti Jones led all scorers with 21 points for Belmont, which outscored Drake 43-37 in the second half. The Bruins sealed the win at the free-throw line, making 16 of 22 attempts. Brooklin Dailey scored 16 points for Drake.

Belmont forced 24 turnovers and recorded 15 steals and 10 blocks defensively. The Bruins improved to 9-7 overall, while Drake fell to 4-10. Attendance was 818.