(From Bradley University) - Bradley led from wire to wire, with junior Katie Yohn scoring a game-high 18 points to lead three Braves in double figures and help power BU to an 82-64 victory against Evansville at Renaissance Coliseum Thursday.
Yohn hit 4-of-9 three-point attempts and collected 18 points, three assists, two blocks and two steals to pace three BU players in double figures. Sophomore Catie O'Leary scored 13 points in the second half and finished with 17 points and seven boards. Senior Leah Kassing had 10 points and five rebounds all in the second half.
Senior MacKenzie Westcott had six points and five assists to go along with a career-best and Renaissance Coliseum record 15 rebounds to help lead Bradley to a 45-36 rebounding advantage. Sophomore Kelsey Budd had six points and dished out eight of the team's 18 assists.
Eight Bradley players scored six points or more, with the Braves bench combining for 25 points. Morton's Brooke Bisping led the BU reserves with eight points, making 6-of-6 free throw attempts. Butts and senior Hanna Muegge both came off the bench to hit two three-pointers as the duo each added six points.
Samantha Heck led Evansville with 17 points on 6-of-9 shooting, while Meagan Collins joined her in double figures with 11 points off the bench. Briyanna Blair hauled down a team-high 11 rebounds in addition to scoring seven points.
Bradley returns to action Saturday, hosting Southern Illinois in a 2 p.m. game at Renaissance Coliseum.
Saturday will be CEFCU Family Fun with fans receiving one free youth ticket with the purchase of an adult ticket. Pre-game activities include inflatables, poster making and face painting. Following the game, fans are invited to a post-game ice cream social with the Braves (game ticket required).
Live coverage of Saturday's game with Ed Hammond and Joe Stowell begins at 1:40 p.m. on 1290 WIRL.
