CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The University of Charleston Golden Eagles Women's Basketball team (5-2, 2-1 MEC) defeated the Fighting Falcons of Fairmont State University (4-4, 2-1 MEC) 82-68 on Wednesday Night at Joe Retton Arena. The Golden Eagles were led offensively by Brooklyn Pannell, who finished the game with 23 points, 4 assists, and 3 rebounds.

JUST THE BASICS

SCORE: Charleston 82, Falcons 68
LOCATION: Fairmont, W. Va.
TEAM RECORDS: Charleston (5-2, 2-1 MEC), Concord (4-4, 2-1 MEC)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED

In a game propelled by four Golden Eagles with double-figure scoring, the University of Charleston Women's Basketball team used a 32-0 advantage in points off the bench to secure a 14-point victory over the Fighting Falcons.
 
The first quarter saw UC get out to a fast start, taking a 9-2 lead through the first three minutes of the game before the Fighting Falcons put together an 8-0 run to take a 10-9 lead. Over the final five minutes of the opening quarter, five lead changes between the teams allowed for Fairmont State to carry a 16-15 lead into the second quarter.
 
The Falcons increased their lead to as many as three in the second quarter before the Golden Eagles exploded for a 16-4 run over five-minute stretch to hold a 35-26 advantage at the break. Charleston converted on 15-of-27 shots (55.5%) in the first two frames while holding the opposition to 12-of-33 shooting (36.3%).
 
Fairmont State would strike back in the third quarter, putting together an 11-4 run to cut the Golden Eagle lead to four at 42-38. After the UC lead was cut down to as little as three, the visitors finished the quarter holding a 51-46 lead.
 
Nine seconds into the final quarter, Dakota Reeves converted on a three-point attempt to increase the Golden Eagle lead to 8. Charleston would use that momentum to increase their lead to as many as 15 in the fourth before finishing the game with an 82-68 victory.

Charleston Leaders (31-50, 62.0 percent from the field)
Brooklyn Pannell - 23 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists
Erykah Russell - 19 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist
Anna Hayton – 15 points, 8 rebounds
Trinity Palacio – 12 points, 4 rebounds, 6 assists

Fairmont State Leaders (25-68, 36.8 percent from the field)
Sierra Kotchman – 19 points, 3 assists, 4 rebounds
Brooke Kurucz – 18 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists
Kamrin Weimer – 17 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist
 
Up Next:
The Golden Eagles will return to action on Saturday afternoon against Frostburg State at the Wehrle Innovation Center with tip scheduled for 2:00 p.m.