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MOREHEAD, Ky.— Morehead State women's basketball looks to continue their winning ways in Johnson Arena Saturday with a date against Eastern Illinois.
The Eagles battled back from an early deficit and held USI to only 20 percent from three-point range in their 64-61 victory over the Screaming Eagles on Thursday. Reigning OVC Co-Newcomer of the Week,
Veronica Charles, led the team with 12 points, seven rebounds and five steals.
Sandra Lin tacked on 11 points and five assists and
Hallie Rhodes helped out with 10 points and two steals off of the bench.
Eastern Illinois enters the contest 3-0 in conference play. The Panthers, who are led by Lariah Washington, defeated Tennessee Tech Thursday in their first road win against the Golden Eagles since February 13, 2012.
Tip-off is slated for 1:00 PM and can be found on ESPN+ or listened to on the Eagle Sports Radio Network.
2022-23 RECORDS
MOR: 6-8 (2-1 OVC) | EIU: 11-3 (3-0 OVC)
SERIES RECORD
Record vs. Eastern Illinois: 21-22
First Meeting: 01/11/97 (EIU won 65-57)
Last Meeting: 02/24/22 (EIU won 68-56)
Record in Charleston, Ill.: 9-12
Record in Morehead: 11-10
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NOTABLE
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Melissa Secchiaroli and
Isabel Gonzalez have both connected on eight three-pointers in conference play, putting them tied for second in the league. Gonzalez's .571 shooting percentage from behind the arc is also third best in OVC play.
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Sandra Lin reached double figures in scoring for the first time in her Eagle career on Thursday against USI, as one of three Eagles who scored in double-digits as part of Morehead State's victory.
• Morehead State's defense has shined in conference play thus far, holding OVC opponents to a .368 shooting percentage, second best in the league, and limiting them to a .260 percentage from behind the arc, the best three-point defense percentage in the OVC.Â
• The 5-1 start for the Eagles at Johnson Arena is the best since 2018-19, which saw Morehead State opened with a 12-1 record at home. It is only the fourth time since 2010 that the Eagles have opened 5-1 or better at home.
