Kirsten Lewis-Williams had 20 points and eight rebounds as the Eastern Kentucky Colonels topped the Southern Illinois Salukis 71-57 on Thursday night at Baptist Health Arena.
The Colonels led by as many as 24 points. A 12-0 run in the third quarter proved decisive.
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For Eastern Kentucky, Kirsten Lewis-Williams finished with 20 points, eight rebounds and three assists, Kenleigh Woods added 16 points, while Kailani Lindsey chipped in 15 points, 11 rebounds and three blocks.
For Southern Illinois, Kayla Cooper led the way with 14 points, seven rebounds and four steals, and Tkiyah Nelson added 12 points, six rebounds, four assists and four steals. Kayla Cooper had a rough shooting night, going 5 of 18 from the field.
The Colonels moved to 4-1. The Salukis fell to 0-3.
The Colonels sit first in the UAC and have won four straight. Eastern Kentucky is 3-0 at home and 1-1 away from home. The Salukis are first in the MVC and have lost three straight. Southern Illinois is 0-1 at home and 0-2 away from home.
The Colonels are back in action when they host the Northern Kentucky Norse on Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 6:00 p.m. ET. The Salukis next host the Eastern Illinois Panthers on Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 7:00 p.m. ET.
