MACOMB, Ill. (Interstat) — Western Illinois used a dominant second half to defeat Morehead State 74-53 in a women’s NCAA Division I basketball game Saturday at Western Hall.

The Leathernecks, now 23-4, trailed by five at halftime but outscored the Eagles 50-24 after the break before a crowd of 1,338. Addi Brownfield led Western Illinois with 20 points, six rebounds and five assists. Mia Nicastro added a game-high 24 points and eight rebounds.

Morehead State (17-12) was led by Kate Dike’s 15 points and nine rebounds. The Eagles built an early lead but managed only seven points in the fourth quarter. Western Illinois avenged a loss to Morehead State from Jan. 22.