SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. – The University of Charleston women's basketball team improves to (4-1, 2-0 MEC) after their 85-71 victory over the Shepherd Rams.

Just the Basics
SCORE: Charleston 85, Shepherd 71
TEAM RECORDS 
Charleston (4-1, 2-0)
Shepherd (1-3, 0-1)

How it Happened
The Rams jumped ahead to an early lead in the opening minutes of the first quarter. A quick layup by Gracie Roberts with five minutes to go tied the game up at 10-10. The quarter would see three more lead changes ending with a pair of free throws by Madison Jones to give UC the 16-15 lead.

The game remained tight until the Golden Eagles took back the lead midway through the second quarter. Charleston clung to their lead to close the third quarter up 33-29.
 
Charleston began to pull away in the third quarter, leading by as many as 18 points before the close.
 
Heading into the fourth Charleston posted a 62-45 lead on the Rams. Charleston held on to win 85-71, never letting go of their lead to end the fourth.

 
UC Game Leaders
Points – Raziyah Farrington (23), Brooklyn Pannell (22), Anna Hayton (12)
Rebounds – Dionna Sanders (10)
Assists – Pannell (3)
Blocks – Sanders (1)
Steals – Pannell (4)
 
Up Next
The Golden Eagles will host the Salem University Tigers on Saturday at 2:00 p.m.