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MOREHEAD, Ky. – Behind the largest margin of victory in in program history, Morehead State women's basketball defeated Brescia (Ky.) 120-41 in the Matthew Mitchell Classic on Wednesday afternoon at Johnson Arena.

With the lopsided win, the Eagles improve to 2-1 on the season. Brescia falls in its third straight matchup after opening the season 2-0.

"I thought we played pretty well," said MSU head coach Greg Todd. "We did some nice things and shared the ball. We've got a lot of new faces, and I have to keep reminding myself of that. It's going to take a little bit of time to get our team to where we feel like it can be by conference time."

Brescia started out the scoring when senior guard Haley Cook connected on a three-pointer just over a minute after the opening whistle. Morehead State forward Brooke Todd grabbed her own miss and nailed a midrange jumper on the next possession, before Darianne Seward's three-pointer at the 7:07 mark propelled the Eagles to a lead that would not be relinquished.

Morehead State dropped 30 points in the second quarter, equaling its largest first-half output in school history with a 56-17 lead at the break. The second half was even more dominant, as the Eagles' 64 points set a new program record for most points in a half. In total, MSU hoisted a record 98 field goal attempts, knocking down 50 (.510).

Erin Blaine earned Most Valuable Player honors, scoring 25 points on 11-for-13 (.846) shooting. The 5-foot-11 former Howard transfer added 10 rebounds for the first double-double of her Morehead State career.

Reigning Ohio Valley Conference Newcomer of the Week Tierra McGowan continued with a historic beginning to her career as an Eagle, logging 26 points, 20 rebounds (12 offensive), three assists, two steals, and one block in the win. The junior from Chicago has pulled down at least 10 offensive boards and 16 total rebounds in each of her three games this season, becoming the first Morehead State player since Ashar Harris in 2010-11 to record at least 20 points and 20 rebounds in one contest.

Seward finished the game with 18 points, nine assists, four rebounds, and three steals. Senior forward Eriel McKee tallied 13 points, six boards, five assists, and four steals, while freshman Ashlei Lopez rounded out the double-digit scoring with 10 points on two three-point field goals. Todd and Miranda Crockett grabbed 11 rebounds apiece.

Morehead State will take a break from the Matthew Mitchell Classic before hitting the road for its first of back-to-back away games. The Eagles host North Florida (1-1) on Friday at 6 p.m. ET. Morehead State defeated the Ospreys 84-65 on the road last season.