NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Interstat) — The Eastern Kentucky women’s basketball team used a dominant defensive performance to defeat Lipscomb 61-55 in an ASUN Conference game Wednesday night at Allen Arena.

The Lady Colonels forced 20 turnovers, converting them into 23 points, and held the Bisons to just 3-of-21 shooting from 3-point range. Eastern Kentucky built a 27-21 halftime lead and extended it with a 22-point third quarter, weathering a late Lipscomb rally.

Kenleigh Woods led Eastern Kentucky with 14 points. McKayla Miller scored a game-high 18 points for Lipscomb. Eastern Kentucky improved to 20-4 overall, while Lipscomb fell to 8-14.