RedHawks Down EKU, 73-68; Pick Up Second Straight Win

Friday, December 2

Oxford, Ohio

7 p.m.

Miami University

3-4,0-0MAC

Eastern Kentucky

4-4,0-0ASUN

Eastern Ky.

Miami (OH)

RedHawks Down EKU, 73-68; Pick Up Second Straight Win

12/2/2022 9:51:00 PM | Women's Basketball

Box Score

OXFORD, Ohio – The Miami University women's basketball team outrebounded the Eastern Kentucky Colonels 40-27 and used a balanced scoring attack in a 73-68 victory on Friday evening. Ivy Wolf led Miami (3-4) with 22 points and was joined in double figures by Peyton Scott (13), Maddi Cluse (12) and Sierra Morrow (11). Antwainette Walker led EKU (4-4) with 24 points.

How it Happened:

Miami raced out to a 21-12 advantage after 10 minutes of play with the help of seven points from Scott and Wolf.
The RedHawks battled foul trouble most of the second quarter and went to the locker room tied 28-28 with the Colonels.
Leading 36-35 midway through the third quarter, Miami closed the final 6:05 on a 19-8 run and led 55-43 heading to the fourth.
Following a triple by Wolf, Miami extended its advantage to 65-50 with 5:34 to play. EKU could get no closer than five.

Game Notes:

Maddi Cluse had her third double-double of the season, recording 12 points and 10 rebounds.
Sydney Watkins posted career-bests in points (7), rebounds (6) and assists (3).
Sierra Morrow matched her career-high with two blocks.
Peyton Scott returned to the starting lineup for the first time this season. She played a season-high 23 minutes.

Up Next:
Miami returns to action on Dec. 11 with a 2 p.m. contest at Northern Kentucky.