Eagles Look to Continue Home Success Against Evansville Friday

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MOREHEAD, Ky. – Women's basketball looks to continue their home success as they host Evansville Friday.

The Eagles are coming off a dominant 104-54 victory over Brescia, where they saw four players score in double figures. Crystal Corley notched her first double-double as an Eagle with 18 points and 10 rebounds, while Sophie Baydanov added 15 points, four assists and three steals off the bench and Veronica Charles helped out with 15 points, four assists and seven steals.

Evansville is entering Friday's contest with a 97-72 victory over Miami (Ohio) last Saturday. The Purple Aces saw six players finish in double-digit scoring, and were led by fifth-year senior A'Niah Griffin, who tallied 20 points on the night.

Tip-off is slated for 6:00 PM and can be found on ESPN+ or listened to on the Eagle Sports Radio Network.

2022-23 RECORDS
MOR: 3-4 (0-0 OVC) | EVAN: 3-2 (0-0 MVC)

SERIES RECORD
Record vs. Evansville: 2-4
First Meeting: 12/13/86 (EVAN won 85-71)
Last Meeting: 12/11/21 (EVAN won 79-49)
Record in Evansville, Ind.: 1-3
Record in Morehead: 1-1
 
NOTABLE
• Veronica Charles was named OVC Newcomer of the Week (11/29/22) for her efforts against Spalding and Presbyterian, where she averaged 17.0 points per game, 9.5 rebounds per game, and 6.0 steals per game. 
 
• Crystal Corley shined against Brescia, collecting her first career double-double as an Eagle and putting up season-high numbers in points and steals.
 
• Sophie Baydanov had a career game against Brescia, posting highs with 15 points, five rebounds, four assists, three steals, and one block.
 
• The 104 scoring output against Brescia was the most in a single game since December 19, 2019, when the Eagles defeated Ashbury (Ky.) 107-55.
 
• Every single member on the active roster scored during Wednesday's game against Brescia.
 
• Morehead State is averaging 4.4 blocked shots per game and has posted a conference high 31. Isabel Gonzalez has posted 10 blocked shots and is currently averaging 1.4 per game, placing her first in the conference.
 
• Veronica Charles has swiped 26 steals this season, which is the most in the conference and seventh most nationally.
 
• The 23 steals against Brescia was the most in a single game since November 26, 2018 against Kentucky Christian.
 
• Morehead State is leading the conference in offensive rebounds with 110 through seven games. Crystal Corley is second in the conference, averaging 2.7 offensive boards per game.