Senior leadership emerged to lead Eastern Washington to victory in its season-opening women’s basketball game versus Utah Valley State University last Friday, Nov. 14, on the road in Orem.
Melissa Williams tossed in 18 points, plus 12 rebounds for a double-double. Lexie Nelson added 12 more as the Eagles rallied in the second half to win 68-62 at the UCCU Events Center in the opening contest for both teams.
“I thought Melissa was fabulous,” EWU head coach Wendy Schuller said. “She set the tone defensively for us in the paint and did a great job on their post players.”
After trailing 35-34 at h...
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