CHARLESTON, W.Va. – University of Charleston women's basketball overcame a sluggish start against West Virginia Wesleyan College on Thursday evening at the Innovation Center to blow out the visiting Bobcats by 43 points, 79-36.

Just the Basics
SCORE: Charleston 79, WVWC 36
TEAM RECORDS 
Charleston (14-1, 9-0 MEC)
WVWC (3-9, 3-6 MEC)

How it Happened
UC initially had a tough time sorting out the Bobcat zone as the Golden Eagles were plagued by early turnovers through the first 10 minutes and held a narrow two-point, 11-9, edge after the first quarter of play.  Charleston defensive effort was dominant in the second frame, allowing just two points to the visiting Bobcats and ended the quarter on a 14-0 run leading to a 25-11 advantage at the break.  UC got strong bench production from Mackenzie Loos in her six minutes of play, turning it into six points on a pair of triples.
 
Brooklyn Pannell stretched the Golden Eagle lead over the third quarter as the sophomore connected on three attempts from beyond the arc with UC taking a commanding 50-21 lead heading to the final frame. Pannell scored 11 of her team-high 24 points. Charleston continued to pile it on in the final quarter and cruised to 43-point victory over the visiting Bobcats, 79-36.  
 
The Golden Eagles limited Wesleyan to just 27% shooting from the floor while forcing 25 turnovers for the contest.

 
UC Game Leaders
Points – Brooklyn Pannell (24), Raziyah Farrington (18)
Rebounds – Anna Hayton (11), Dionna Sanders (6)
Assists – Gracie Roberts (4)
Blocks – Three tied with 1
Steals – Pannell (4)
 
Up Next
The Golden Eagles travel to Glenville State College on Saturday afternoon to take on the second place Pioneers.  Tip-off is set for 2:00 in Glenville, W.Va.