Women's hoops looks to continue their hot streak against Brescia (Ky.) Wednesday.
The Eagles are coming off a come from behind 59-54 victory over Presbyterian, where they rallied from an 11-point deficit in the third quarter.
Veronica Charles led the team with 18 points, seven rebounds and four steals, while Hallie Rhodes had herself a career night with 14 points, eight rebounds and five steals off the bench.
Morehead State's defense held Presbyterian to only 39.6 percent shooting from the field, including 11.8 percent from beyond the arc.
Brescia is entering the contest after a 65-61 defeat against Simmons College. The Lady Bearcats were led by Lindsey Peyton who posted 12 points, five rebounds and two steals, while Madelyn Lyon had 12 rebounds, eight points, five blocks, and four steals.
Tip-off is slated for 5:00 PM and can be found on ESPN+ or listened to on the Eagle Sports Radio Network.
2022-23 RECORDS
MOR: 2-4 (0-0 OVC) | BRES: 1-7 (0-2 RSC)
SERIES RECORD
Record vs. Brescia (Ky.): 2-0
First Meeting: 11/24/14 (MOR won 98-68)
Last Meeting: 11/15/17 (MOR won 120-41)
Record in Owensboro, Ky.: 0-0
Record in Morehead: 2-0
NOTABLE
• Veronica Charles connected a three pointer to give the Eagles the lead over Presbyterian with 35 seconds left. The is the latest a Morehead State player has given their team the lead in a winning effort since a 71-69 victory over Tennessee State on February 15, 2018.
• Hallie Rhodes had a career game against Presbyterian, posting highs with 14 points, eight rebounds, and five steals.
• Through six games, Sandra Lin is leading the Eagles with 4.5 assists per game, placing her third in the OVC.
• Morehead State is averaging 3.8 blocked shots per game and is currently first in the conference with 23, thanks to the five blocked shots by Isabel Gonzalez against Presbyterian, which ties her for an individual conference high.
• The Eagles have pulled down 86 total offensive rebounds and now average 14.3 offensive boards per game; the most in the conference.
Talia Gennarelli, Morehead State Athletic Media Relations