BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Interstat) — The North Texas Mean Green used a dominant second quarter to secure a 72-59 women’s basketball victory over the UAB Blazers at Bartow Arena on Tuesday.

North Texas led 18-18 after the first quarter but outscored UAB 22-13 in the second to take a commanding nine-point halftime lead. The Mean Green maintained control throughout the second half, capitalizing on 31 points off turnovers and a 32-20 advantage in paint scoring.

Cherie Spencer led North Texas with 16 points and four assists. UAB’s Cali Smallwood scored a game-high 21 points in the loss. North Texas improved to 11-7 overall, while UAB fell to 7-12.