NEWARK, Del. (Interstat) — The Missouri State Lady Bears dominated the Delaware Blue Hens 79-54 in a Conference USA women’s basketball game Friday night at Bob Carpenter Center.

Missouri State built a commanding 39-19 halftime lead, holding Delaware to just 8 points in the first quarter. The Lady Bears extended their advantage with a 26-point fourth quarter to seal the victory. A third-quarter surge where Delaware scored 23 points was not enough to close the gap.

The win improves Missouri State to 13-7 overall. Delaware falls to 9-11. Attendance was 754.