TIGERVILLE, S.C. — Sydney Ryan scored all 15 of her points in a decisive third quarter to help power Furman to an 81-53 win over USC Upstate in women's basketball action Tuesday evening at Hayes Gymnasium on the campus of North Greenville University.

The win improves Furman to 3-2 on the season while USC Upstate falls to 1-4.

With Furman leading 33-27 at the half, Ryan, a junior forward, opened the third quarter scoring with a 3-pointer to spark a 20-0 run that put the Paladins in control.  The Nashville, Tenn., product, who tallied 13 of her 15 points in the spurt, connected on 3-of-5 3-pointers and 4-for-4 free throws in the period as the Paladins outscored the Spartans 30-8 in the frame to extend their advantage to 65-38.

Tate Walters and Niveya Henley scored 16 points apiece to pace Furman, and Clare Coyle helped the Paladins place four players in double figures with 11 points.  Walters also chipped in six rebounds, four assists, and four steals in 29 minutes of court time.

The Paladins harried USC Upstate into 25 turnovers, leading to 28-10 edge in points off miscues, and Furman dominated the Spartans in the paint, posting a 44-12 scoring advantage.

Furman shot 46.8 percent from the field (29x62) and secured a 38-34 edge in rebounds.  USC Upstate connected on just 17-of-50 field goal attempts (34.0%).

Audrey Kierscht tallied 12 points to pace the Spartans.

Furman plays host to Bob Jones this Saturday in a 2:00 p.m. contest at Hayes Gymnasium.