BUFFALO, N.Y. (Interstat) — The Eastern Michigan women’s basketball team cruised to a 70-39 victory over Canisius on Friday night at Koessler Athletic Center. The Eagles seized control with a 22-2 first quarter and never looked back, holding the Golden Griffins to a season-low in scoring.

Believe Tshibangu led Eastern Michigan with 14 points and nine rebounds, while Sisi Eleko added a double-double with 10 points and 11 rebounds. Peyton Hill and Brooklyn Thrash each scored 12 points for the Eagles, who improved to 1-1.

Shariah Gailes and Irene Rey Pineda scored 11 and 12 points, respectively, for Canisius, which fell to 0-2. Eastern Michigan dominated inside, outscoring the Golden Griffins 42-6 in the paint. Attendance was 809.