BALTIMORE (Interstat) — Maryland-Eastern Shore used relentless defense to secure a 66-53 women’s basketball victory over Morgan State on Saturday at Hill Field House.

The Hawks (14-11) forced 29 turnovers, converting them into 28 points, and never trailed. Maryland-Eastern Shore built a 33-26 halftime lead and maintained a double-digit advantage for most of the second half. Brianna Barnes led the Hawks with 15 points and seven rebounds. Dayshawna Carter added 16 points off the bench.

Jael Butler scored 15 points for the Bears (3-21), who shot just 38.6% from the floor. Morgan State’s 29 turnovers offset its 5-for-11 shooting from 3-point range. Attendance was 748.