CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (Interstat) — Texas-Rio Grande Valley built an early lead and never trailed, defeating Austin Peay 71-59 in a women’s NCAA Division I basketball game Thursday night at Winfield Dunn Center.

The Vaqueros led 38-29 at halftime and maintained a double-digit advantage throughout the second half. Jalayah Ingram led all scorers with 20 points for Texas-Rio Grande Valley, adding five assists. Jim’Miyah Branton scored 20 points for the Governors in the loss.

Texas-Rio Grande Valley improved to 21-13. Austin Peay fell to 19-14. Interstat’s ELO system had projected Austin Peay with a 76.20 percent probability to win.