Fayetteville outscored Rogers 21-6 in the third quarter to pull away for the victory.

Freshman Haitiana Releford scored 12 points to lead the Lady Bulldogs (16-2, 9-0). It was the first game back for Releford after missing three games because of a concussion.

"We were so anxious to get her back because she's our third scorer," Fayetteville coach Vic Rimmer said. "She was hungry to get back out there, and it showed."

Courtney Storey had 14 to lead Rogers (13-8, 5-4).

The game was tied 18-18 before Fayetteville began to take control with Sasha Goforth on the bench in the second quarter with two fouls. Fayetteville made four 3-pointers in the second quarter, including two from sophomore Allison Byars. Junior Emmie Bailey and sophomore Claudia Bridges also contributed 3-pointers to give Fayetteville a 27-22 lead at halftime.

Fayetteville continued its momentum into the third quarter and led 37-25 after a bank shot from Arianna Saitta.

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Rogers (13-8, 5-4): Storey 14, Figenskau 6, Treadwell 6, Grimes 5, Brockhoff 3, Cates 2, McConnell 3, Covington 2.

Fayetteville (16-2, 9-0): Releford 12, Byars 10, Goforth 10, Beck 8, Bridges 6, Bailey 6, Saitta 4, Templeton 4, Ritter 3, Williams 2.