MOREHEAD, Ky. (Interstat) — Morehead State edged Eastern Illinois 52-48 in an Ohio Valley Conference women’s basketball game Saturday at E.T. Johnson Arena.

The Eagles led by five points at halftime and maintained a steady advantage, holding off a late push by the Panthers, who outscored them 18-14 in the fourth quarter. Laura Toffali led all scorers with 22 points for Morehead State. Sydney-James Desroches and Ava Stoller each scored 16 points for Eastern Illinois.

Morehead State improved to 12-9 overall. Eastern Illinois dropped to 3-18. Attendance was 564.