LAS CRUCES, N.M. (Interstat) — The New Mexico State women’s basketball team used a decisive second quarter to defeat Kennesaw State 52-40 on Thursday night at Pan American Center. The Aggies outscored the Owls 18-7 in the period to erase an early deficit and secure the win.

Lucia Yenes led all scorers with 21 points for New Mexico State. Keyarah Berry paced Kennesaw State with 12 points. The Owls led 20-11 after the first quarter but managed only 20 points over the final three periods.

New Mexico State improved to 9-18. Kennesaw State fell to 11-15. An announced crowd of 863 attended the game.