CHICAGO (Interstat) — Keona McGee scored 20 points to lead Chicago State to a 73-64 win over Saint Francis (PA) in a women’s nonconference basketball game Thursday night at Jones Convocation Center.

The Cougars (4-16) built a 24-13 lead after the first quarter and maintained control throughout. The Red Flash (2-16) closed within six points in the fourth quarter but could not complete the comeback.

Shelby Ricks led Saint Francis with 18 points and four assists. Aleah James added 14 points for the Red Flash. Chicago State’s Paris Bass scored 12 points, while Tania Allen added 13 points and four assists.

Attendance was 94.