Staff report

SALISBURY — The sixth-ranked Catawba women’s basketball team pulled away from USC Aiken in the second half and took an 83-60 victory.

Janiya Downs was terrific in the Saturday afternoon non-conference matchup. The former South Rowan star had an efficient 20-point effort, with only nine shot attempts. She made two 3-pointers and was 8-for-8 at the foul line.

Sara McIntosh had 15 points, while Lyrik Thorne added 14.

Six players off the bench combined for 22 points.

Catawba (7-1) took care of the ball and had an 18-10 edge in the turnover battle. The Indians shot a respectable 40.3 percent from the field, made six 3-pointers and battled evenly on the glass.

Marta Rivera scored 20 for the Pacers (3-5).

Catawba plays Tuesday afternoon at home against UNC Pembroke.

USC Aiken    16    15    17    12    — 60

Catawba       18      21   25   19    — 83

CATAWBA — Downs 20, McIntosh 15, Thorne 14, Baker 8, Foskey 7, Wilson 4, Spry 4, Porter 3, Ingram 3, Gueterman 3, Helpman 2.