CARROLLTON, Ga. (Interstat) — The Eastern Kentucky women’s basketball team used a dominant first quarter to secure a 68-55 victory over West Georgia on Thursday night at The Coliseum.

The Lady Colonels opened with a 26-point first quarter, establishing a lead they would not relinquish. Liz Freihofer led Eastern Kentucky with 17 points. Joseana Vaz and Ndidiamaka Ndukwe each added 18 points for the Lady Colonels, who improved to 18-4.

Asia Donald scored 18 points for the Wolves, who fell to 13-7. Sydne Tolbert added 15 points for West Georgia.

Eastern Kentucky maintained control throughout, answering any West Georgia push. The Wolves narrowed the gap to 10 points in the fourth quarter but drew no closer. An announced crowd of 513 attended the ASUN Conference game.