OWENSBORO, Ky. – The Kentucky Wesleyan College women's basketball team returned home in style on Thursday, taking down Lake Erie in Great Midwest action by a score of 82-62.

With the win, the Panthers improve to 10-4 in the G-MAC while the Storm fall to 1-12.

Wesleyan was unable to establish a double-digit lead in the first quarter but held a 18-14 lead after the first 10 minutes of action.  Lily Miller shot a perfect 2-2 in the first while dishing out a pair of assists.

A strong defense held the Storm to just 1 point in the final 5 minutes of the first half.  The Panthers utilized a 12-1 run to take a 42-26 lead to the break.  Tahlia Walton accounted for nine of those 12 points.

The Panthers were outscored in the third but never lost their double-digit lead.  Lake Erie trailed by 11 with 9:00 remaining but a quick nine points extended the lead to 20.  Cali Nolot capped off the run with a three and a lay up to give the Panthers their largest lead of the game at 22.

Walton finished with a game-high 19 points off the bench without attempting a three-point shot.  Emma Johnson also reached double figures off the bench at 13.  Kaylee Clifford chipped in 12 points while leading the team with six rebounds.

Miller dished out a team his five assists on the night.  Shiya Hoosier recorded a career-high six steals.

The Panthers remain home this weekend to host Ohio Dominican.  Tip off is slated for noon at The Owensboro Sportscenter.

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