RICHMOND, Ky. – The EKU women's basketball team will travel Morehead on Saturday, after handing Jacksonville State its largest loss of the season with a 76-50 win in Jacksonville on Wednesday.
WHAT TO KNOW Morehead State: Live Video | Live Stats | Game Notes | Live Tweets- The Colonels (14-10, 8-5 OVC) turned in their second best shooting performance (.569) of the season in Wednesday's win over Jacksonville State.
- EKU has won four of its last five OVC contests dating back to the 100-93 win in overtime over Morehead State at McBrayer Arena (January 30).
The Colonels are averaging 77 points-per-game in those games.-
Jalen O'Bannon picked up her eighth OVC Newcomer of the Week award after logging 15 points and 12 rebounds against TSU on Saturday.
- O'Bannon (17.8 ppg),
Shameekia Murray (14.5 pgg) and
Michaela Hunter (12.1 ppg) lead the Colonels in scoring.
- Saturday's 25 field goals marked the 15th time this season the Colonels have made 25 or more field goals in a contest.
SCOUTING THE OPPONENT- Morehead State (9-18, 3-10 OVC) has lost its last five OVC matchups.
- The Eagles' offense leads the OVC wih 81.0 points-per-game.
- Morehead State leads the league with 45.2 rebounds-per-game and 10.2 steals-per-game. The Eagles rank sixth and 28th respectively in those categories.
- EKU leads the all-time series against the Eagles, 49-42, after a 100-93 win in overtime on January 30 at McBrayer Arena.
- Brianna McQueen leads the Eagles' offense with 14.6 points-per-game.
UP NEXT - The Colonels will recognize their seniors against Belmont on Feb. 24 at McBrayer Arena. Wednesday's game is scheduled for 7 p.m.
