MACOMB, Ill. (Interstat) — Western Illinois dominated the second and fourth quarters to defeat SIU Edwardsville 75-51 in nonconference women’s basketball Monday afternoon at Western Hall.

The Leathernecks, improving to 10-1, used a 22-5 second-quarter surge to take command after a 15-15 first-quarter tie. The Cougars (8-4) could not recover, despite 21 points from Lauren Miller. Mia Nicastro led Western Illinois with 19 points and 11 rebounds. Mallory Shetley added 13 points.

Western Illinois shot efficiently while holding SIU Edwardsville to a five-point second quarter. Attendance was 1,235.