JONESBORO, Ark. – Cierra Johnson and Brooke Alexander poured in 24 and 20 points, respectively, as the UTA women's basketball team extended their winning streak to four games and hit the century mark for the first time in over 21 years in a 100-73 win at Arkansas State on Thursday night at First National Bank Arena.

The Lady Mavs shot 60.3 percent (41-of-68) from the floor and knocked down a season-high 11 triples (11-of-22; 50 percent). UTA scored 100 points for the first time in over 21 years. The Lady Mavericks last hit the century mark on Jan. 26, 1997 vs. UT Pan American, when they scored 102 points.

With the win, UTA improves to 12-4 overall (4-1 SBC), while Arkansas State falls to 8-8 on the season and 3-2 in conference play.

Cierra Johnson finished with a game-high 23 points on 9-of-13 shooting from the field, 2-of-2 from long distance and 3-of-4 from the charity stripe. C. Johnson also added four assists and three boards. Brooke Alexander chipped in with a career-high 20 points and three assists. Lauren Billie added nine points, three assists and three rebounds, while Aysia Evans finished with eight points.

The Lady Mavericks never trailed in the contest, jumping out to an early 18-8 lead just over seven minutes into the first quarter. A-State used a 12-4 run in the second quarter to cut the UTA lead down to five points (35-30) with 3:48 remaining in the first half, but the Lady Mavs responded by outscoring the Red Wolves 11-4 to close out the period and took a 46-34 lead into the locker room at the intermission.

UTA put the game out of reach in the third quarter, scoring 29 points and shooting 75 percent in the period. The Lady Mavericks would go on to coast to the 100-73 win.

The Lady Mavs return to the court on Saturday, Jan. 19 when they travel to Little Rock, Ark. to face the Trojans of Little Rock (8-8, 4-1 SBC). Tip-off is set for 3 p.m.

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FINAL
UTA 100 Arkansas State 73 | Box Score
First National Bank Arena | Jonesboro, Ark.

UTA STAT LEADERS AT ARKANSAS STATE
Points: C. Johnson - 23
Rebounds: Claire Chastain - 7
Assists: C. Johnson, Ferrell, McGowen - 4
Steals: Ferrell - 2
Blocks: C. Johnson, Milton, Chastain, Halverson, Wright - 1