CLINTON, S.C. (Interstat) — The Eastern Kentucky women’s basketball team secured a comfortable 81-61 road win over Presbyterian on Friday night at Templeton Center.

The Lady Colonels built a commanding lead early, outscoring the Blue Hose 18-13 in the first quarter and 19-10 in the second to take a 37-23 advantage into halftime. Eastern Kentucky maintained control throughout, extending its lead after three quarters and cruising to the nonconference victory.

Kenleigh Woods led Eastern Kentucky with 16 points, while Ndidiamaka Ndukwe added 15 and Joseana Vaz scored 13. Althea Kara Angeles contributed 13 points and four assists. Morgan Boyd paced Presbyterian with 15 points.

Eastern Kentucky improved to 8-4 overall. Presbyterian fell to 2-10.