The Lady Hornet basketball team used an early 13-0 run to take a double-digit lead they never gave back in a 100-37 victory over Avila at White Auditorium on Monday night. The teams traded baskets early before ESU scored 11 straight to end the first quarter up 26-12. After shooting 5-for-12 in the first quarter, the Eagles managed just 7 field goals on 43 attempts the rest of the game including a 1-for-15 effort in the 3rd quarter. ESU went on a 38-7 run that spanned over 15 minutes of the second half to pick up their second win of the season and move to 2-3 on the year. Faith Paramore notched her second double-double of the season with 18 points and 10 rebounds while Queen Ulabo pulled down a career-high 12 boards. Tylieea Wallace scored a personal best 16 points while Gracie Gilpin notched new career highs in points (14), 3-pointers (4), and assists (6). Head coach Brian Ostermann said the team was locked in defensively.
Senior forward Faith Paramore credited her teammates with her big night.
ESU returns to action in their MIAA opener on Saturday against Washburn in the Turnpike Tussle. The doubleheader begins at 1:30 p.m. with pregame coverage at 1:00 p.m. on KVOE. Listen online at KVOE.com/listen or via the Audacy app.
