NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Interstat) — Mikayla Blakes scored 25 points and dished nine assists to lead Vanderbilt to a 75-57 win over Illinois in a women’s NCAA Division I basketball game Monday at Memorial Gym.

The Commodores (29-4) used a decisive 24-point third quarter to break open a close game, turning a 36-25 halftime lead into a commanding 60-41 advantage. Illinois (22-12) was held to just eight points in the first quarter and could not recover.

Justine Pissott added 18 points for Vanderbilt. Berry Wallace led Illinois with 18 points. The announced attendance was 4,440.