GEORGETOWN, Texas- a 13-0 run late in the second half propelled the Pirates to a 64-49 victory over the University of Dallas on Sunday, keeping Southwestern's perfect record in tact. SU now sits at 6-0 to start the season while UD falls to 2-4.

Southwestern started the game slow, committing six turnovers in their opening nine possessions. Neither team was able to find a rhythm in the first half. UD shot 29% from the floor while SU was just slightly better at 31%. The Pirates went into the locker room with a two point lead, 21-19.

Cold shooting persisted into the second half as teams traded baskets most of the way. Southwestern was able to take a slight five point lead with just over 13 minutes to play after a three pointer by Chelsea Leeder, but were unable to maintain the lead as the Crusaders came back strong and took the lead once again, 40-37, with nine minutes remaining.

At that point Southwestern turned on the afterburners and went on a 13-0 run over the next four minutes, building up a twelve point lead. Leeder led the onslaught as she had 10 points, one assist, one steal and two rebounds in the stretch.

SU ended the day shooting 41.4% from the field, 30% from long range and 66.7% from the free throw line while the Crusaders were held to just 27.9% from the floor, 8.3% from three point and 66.7% from the charity stripe.

Leeder led all scorers with 23 points and was also the team high rebounder along with Staley Mullins who pulled down 13 boards each. Shae Seagraves added in 11 points while Mullins and Jennifer Tindle each chipped in 10. Bri Guevara had a team high three assists. UD's Yoshimura and Sczepanski had 10 points each to lead for the Crusaders.

The Pirates put their perfect record to the test on the road as they head to the University of Mary Hardin Baylor on Saturday. Game time is set for 3:00 pm.