A 21-point third quarter propelled Southwestern to a 49-37 victory Saturday over South Decatur to give new head coach Jason West his first victory with the Spartans.

Alison Muck scored seven points in the third quarter to help Southwestern break open a 14-13 halftime advantage. Muck finished with nine points in the win.

Lily Kerber had a team-high 13 points for the Spartans (1-1). McKinley Correll added 12 and Lilly Rooks had 10 in a balanced scoring effort.

Brook Somers led South Decatur (1-1) with 17 points, including nine in the fourth quarter. Loryn Pate scored 11.

The Cougars were 12-of-22 from the free-throw line in the loss.

Southwestern hit 14 of 19 free throws, including 6 of 8 in the second half.

South Decatur rolled to a 51-14 win in the junior varsity game.

Sophomore Molly Eden led the Cougars with 15 points. Katie Gasper and Kiley Best each had nine.

South Decatur led 17-7 after one quarter and 41-9 at halftime.

Amber Benson led Southwestern (0-2) with eight points.