RADNOR, Pa.- Eastern University Women's Basketball entered this evening's contest at neighboring Cabrini College having dropped six straight road contests. Behind balanced scoring and solid team defense, the Eagles snapped that slide with a 64-45 win.

Katie Lincoln arrived at Cabrini just before game time because she was in a Chemistry lab until 5:50. Whatever science she was doing certainly worked as the first year guard came off the bench for a career high 16 point and seven rebound effort. She was 2-3 from distance before intermission and the Eagles made 13-23 first half shots to build a 30-21 lead. Though Lincoln hit a pair of outside shots, the Eagles used the inside presence of Bekah Roland, Sam Weaver, and Jess Ogden to build the early edge. Roland led the Eagles with eight points at intermission.

The Cavaliers were intent on stopping Shante Jones, the junior guard, who entered this today's game averaging over 22 points per game,saw double teams coming and played the role of provider. She had six of her game-high nine assists before intermission. 

"Tonight really showed that more players need to step up and take opportunities when they present themselves." Head Coach Nate Davis observed after the contest, "That will be the key to the rest of our season. I thought tonight was a great team effort; it was definitely our most well-rounded game all year."

Jones hit a three pointer to start the second half and the Eagles counted by threes for a bit as Lincoln and Weaver converted three-point plays inside and Lincoln buried a long shot to give the visiting side a 42-26 edge. The Eagles continued to defend well and grabbed a 46-26 lead on a transition basket from Jones.

Though the Cavaliers closed the gap to 50-40 with five minutes to play, the Eagles held their composure and closed out the game with solid ball-handling and free throw shooting.

"I was a lot more relaxed tonight than usual." Lincoln commented,  "I don't know what it was. The passes had more kick and made it into hands faster, so I felt like I had more time to set up my shot or to make decisions about what I wanted to do with the ball." With the extra time and confidence she finished 5-8 from the floor and a perfect 3-3 from the foul line. The seven rebounds also ties a career high.The coaches joked afterward that perhaps Lincoln would not be allowed to participate in warm-ups for the rest of the year.

Jones  also finished with 16 points and Roland scored a very efficient 14. Jones was an assist and a pair of rebounds short of her second triple-double of the year. Brittany Sandone led the hosts with 25 points.

The Eagles (11-8) will look to carry the momentum of tonight's road win as they travel to King's on Wednesday. The Monarchs topped the Eagles in overtime in St. Davids to start the year.