EVANSVILLE, Ind. (Interstat) — Ali Saunders scored 35 points to lead Southern Indiana to a 78-59 victory over Morehead State in a nonconference women’s basketball game Saturday at the Physical Activities Center.

The Screaming Eagles used a dominant 26-point first quarter to build a lead they never relinquished. Southern Indiana forced 25 turnovers, converting them into 33 points. Laura Toffali led Morehead State with 20 points.

Southern Indiana improved to 8-2 overall. Morehead State fell to 4-8. Both teams open Ohio Valley Conference play on Jan. 1.