CHARLESTON, W. Va. – In what would be the largest margin of victory since the Golden Eagles defeated Salem University by 102-points in 2009, The University of Charleston Golden Eagles Women's Basketball team (11-2, 6-1 MEC) defeated the Bobcats of West Virginia Wesleyan by a stunning 67-points on Wednesday evening at the Wehrle Innovation Center by a score of 105-38. The Golden Eagles, who came into Wednesday's contest ranked 32^nd in the nation in scoring offense per contest (78.2 ppg), outsed that margin by 27-points and remain in a three-way tie atop the MEC standings.
 
Led offensively by Brooklyn Pannell, the Junior guard poured in 27 points on 12-of-21 shooting while recording five steals on the defensive end. The Golden Eagles had a number of players receive season-high tallies including Emily Simon, who ended the game with a season-high in points (12) and assists (4) while Trinity Palacio finished with a season-high assists (8), and steals (7). In addition, Dakota Reeves finished with three steals while Taliyah Hopkins, Megan Haines, and Anastasiia Zakharova finished with a season best in rebounds. MacKenzie Loos finished with a season-high in points for the contest.

JUST THE BASICS

SCORE: Charleston 105, Wesleyan 38
LOCATION: Charleston, W. Va.
TEAM RECORDS: Charleston (11-2, 6-1 MEC), Wesleyan (3-10, 1-6 MEC)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED

After trailing 4-0 in the opening minute of the contest, the Golden Eagles never looked back, going on an 11-0 run to take the lead back at 11-4. Charleston continued to apply pressure on the defensive end of the ball, turning steals into fast break points, as the Golden Eagles finished the contest forcing 31 Bobcats turnovers and recorded 27 fast break points. After putting together a 30-4 run to conclude the opening quarter, the Golden Eagles held a 30-8 advantage over the visitors.
 
The second quarter ended up much like the first, as Charleston used a 29-8 run over the first 8 minutes of the quarter to take a commanding 59-16 lead. The Golden Eagles finished the half shooting 24-of-37 from the floor (64.8%) and carried a 40-point lead into the break, leading 61-21.
 
At the media timeout in the third, the Golden Eagles had increased their lead to 45-points, leading 70-25. The quarter ended with Charleston up 84-32 as a 23-11 run helped increase their lead to 52 headed into the final frame.
 
The game ended up as one of the Golden Eagles best offensive and defensive games in recent history, as Charleston prevailed and used a 21-6 run over the final quarter to take home a 105-38 victory.
 

Charleston Leaders (39-72, 54.1 percent from the field)
Brooklyn Pannell –27 points, 5 steals, 2 rebounds
Anna Hayton – 19 points, 5 rebounds, 4 blocks
Emily Simon – 12 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists

Wesleyan Leaders (14-60, 23.3 percent from the field)
Abi Gabauer – 9 points, 3 rebounds
Courtney Wilfong – 8 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists
Malaika Kimmons – 8 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist
 
Up Next:
The Golden Eagles will return to action on Saturday as they hit the road to take on the Senators of Davis & Elkins with tip scheduled for 2:00 p.m.