TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Interstat) — Florida A&M used a decisive third quarter to overcome Jackson State 68-63 in a women’s NCAA Division I basketball game Thursday night at the Alfred Lawson, Jr. Multipurpose Center.

The Lady Rattlers, who trailed by six at halftime, outscored the Lady Tigers 23-12 in the third period to seize control. Shaniyah McCarthy led all scorers with 22 points for Florida A&M. Angel Wilkinson scored 18 points for Jackson State in the loss.

Jackson State shot 46% from the floor and made 10 3-pointers but was undone by 17 turnovers. Florida A&M capitalized at the free-throw line, making 15 of 20 attempts. The Lady Rattlers improved to 5-12 overall, while the Lady Tigers fell to 4-14.