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RICHMOND, Ky. – Eastern Kentucky University's women's basketball team hits the road to take on SIU Edwardsville on Thursday.
 
Tip-off is scheduled for 2 p.m.
 
You can follow along with the game on live stats or watch the action live on ESPN+.
 
INSIDE THE SERIES
- This is the 16th all-time meeting between the two teams.
 
- SIUE leads the all-time series between the two teams, 9-6.
 
- The Colonels swept the Cougars last year.
 
THE COLONELS
-  Eastern comes in at 5-5 (4-2 OVC), after knocking off Tennessee Tech, 73-65, Saturday in Richmond. 
 
-  Kendall Wingler led the way for the Colonels posting a career-best 22 points and seven rebounds in the win over the Golden Eagles. Wingler was named OVC Freshman of the Week on Tuesday.  
 
-  Alice Recanati chipped in 19 points, five rebounds, and five assists in the win over Tennessee Tech.
 
-  EKU ranks first in the conference in free throw shooting percentage.  
 
 
SCOUTING THE OPPONENT
-  SIU Edwardsville comes into the contest at 4-5 (1-3 OVC), after falling to Eastern Illinois, 77-65, on Monday at home.
 
-  Ajulu Thatha and Kelsie Williams led the way for the Cougars each posting 14 points against Eastern Illinois on Monday.
 
-  Mikayla Kinnard chipped in 11 points and three rebounds off the bench.
 
-  SIUE ranks fifth in the conference in scoring defense.
 
UP NEXT
Eastern Kentucky continues the Illinois swing on Saturday when the Colonels take on Eastern Illinois. Tip-off is scheduled for 2 p.m.