Box Score

RICHMOND, Ky. – Eastern Kentucky University's women's basketball team knocked off in-state rival Morehead State University, 64-58, Saturday in Richmond.
 
In head coach Samantha Williams' first season, EKU finished 11-18 overall and 5-13 in Ohio Valley Conference games.  Last season, Eastern won only two games all year, none of which were against Division I opponents, and went 0-18 in conference games.
 
The Colonels used a 23-3 run in the second quarter on Saturday to take a 34-25 lead over Morehead State.  Eastern Kentucky never trailed again.
 
Morehead State (10-20, 6-12 OVC) cut the Colonel lead to four, 62-58, after a pair of free throws by Tomiyah Alford with 1:27 remaining in regulation. However, a pair of free throws by Teri Goodlett extended the EKU lead to 64-58 and put the Eagles away.
 
Senior Catie Kaifes scored eight of her 13 points during the 23-3 run with a pair of threes that sparked the Colonels.
 
Bria Bass led the way for Eastern Kentucky, posting 14 points, four rebounds and four steals. Kaifes grabbed eight rebounds in the win. Goodlett chipped in 12 points, six rebounds and six assists.
 
Jazzmyn Elston posted a game-high 19 points for Morehead State.