The Eastern University Women's Basketball team held visiting the Philadelphia Biblical University Crimson Eagles to just 16 first half points, and they pulled away to a 71-40 win in their final home game of the year. Bekah Roland and Hannah Tobin each had 16 points and ten rebounds to lead Eastern.

Eastern dominated the glass throughout the game. They used nine offensive rebounds in the first half to help open up a 26-10 lead with just over five minutes to play as Tobin connected on three putback attempts.

The home Eagles kept their edge at 16 as they went to the break up 32-16. Tobin led all scorers with 8 points. Roland had six points and seven rebounds at half. Tanisha Starkes came off the bench to hit 3-4 from the field for seven points. The Easten half-court defense forced 12 first half turnovers while holding their visitors to just 27% shooting.

Eastern gradually extended their lead through the second half and held their biggest advantage when Kelly Torres connected on a free throw with 18 seconds to play. Eastern hit 43% of their shots in the second half while claiming 14 offensive rebounds. For the game, the home team held a commanding 58-23 edge on the glass.

Starkes finished the day with 15 points on just seven shots. Senior Lizzie Wilson, who has a year of eligibility remaining, finished the day with seven points and seven rebounds.

Dani Norton scored 15 points to lead the Crimson Eagles. Summer Mullen added ten for the visitors. The Eagles return to Freedom Conference action for their season finale on Saturday at King's College. That game will start at 1:00 pm.

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