MONTICELLO, Ark. — Freshman Alli McAda erupted for a career-high 30 points and 13 rebounds to power No. 12 Harding to an 86-64 victory over Arkansas-Monticello on Tuesday night at Steelman Fieldhouse.

Bouncing back from its first loss of the season, Harding (8-1, 2-1 Great American Conference) dismantled one of the nation's top defenses. Arkansas-Monticello entered the contest ranked No. 24 nationally in scoring defense, allowing just 53.5 points per game. The Lady Bisons nearly matched that total in the first half alone, taking a 50-29 lead into the break.

McAda, who entered the game averaging 4.5 points per game, was dominant from every level. She shot 12-of-17 from the field and 5-of-7 from 3-point range to secure her first career double-double. She became the first Harding player ever to score 30 points on the road against Arkansas-Monticello.

Junior guard Josie Williams flirted with a triple-double, finishing with 14 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists without committing a turnover. The duo helped Harding shoot 51.7% (30-of-58) from the floor against a UAM defense that had been holding opponents to 34.5% shooting.

Harding seized control early, shooting 64.7% in the first quarter to build a 25-16 lead. They matched that scoring output in the second quarter, outscoring the Blossoms 25-13 to blow the game open. The lead grew to as many as 28 points in the fourth quarter.

Arkansas-Monticello (5-4, 0-3) struggled to keep pace, shooting just 3-of-19 (15.8%) from 3-point range. Jena Warden led the Blossoms with 13 points, while Brilynn Findley added 12 points, five rebounds, and five assists. Alindsey Long, UAM's leading scorer coming into the night, was held to 11 points on 5-of-16 shooting.

Myiah Butler provided a spark off the Harding bench with nine points on perfect 3-of-3 shooting.

The victory marks Harding's 11th consecutive win over Arkansas-Monticello.

Harding returns to action Saturday at home against Henderson State. Tipoff at the Rhodes-Reaves Field House is scheduled for 1 p.m.