GEORGETOWN, Texas – The Pirates used two 9-0 runs, one in each half, to defeat Worcester State University 65-51 on Wednesday afternoon at home. Southwestern improves to 9-1 with the win while WSU falls to 6-3 on the season.

The Pirates opened the game on a 9-0 run, holding the Lancers scoreless until the 14:41 mark. Transition layups were the key to Southwestern's success as they mounted a 14 point lead and headed into the break up 32-18.

Worcester State was held to 25.8% from the field, 14.3% from three point range and shot just 16.7% from the free throw line while SU shot 46.2% from the floor in the opening period. The Pirates nearly doubled the Lancer's rebounds, recording 27 boards to WSU's 14 in the first half.

The Lancers came out of the locker room a different team and cut the lead to one point, 38-37, with 13 minutes to play. Southwestern was able to regroup and went on a 9-0 thanks in part to five points from Anna Fareed and led by ten just two minutes later.

SU extended the lead to 16 points with just under six minutes to play and never looked back. Worcester State never got closer than 11 points and the Pirates held them to without a field goal in the final 3:43 of the game.

Southwestern shot 39.7% from the field and 30.8% from three point range and were led by Fareed's 14 points. Joining Fareed in double digit scoring were Chelsea Leeder and Staley Mullins (pictured) who both had 11 points. Mullins completed her second consecutive double-double with 12 rebounds, a game high. WSU's Kaleigh Charette led the Lancers with 14 points.

Southwestern returns to conference action to ring in the new year as they head to Sherman, TX to face Austin College on Friday night. Game time is set for 4:00 pm .