First-year guard Addison Baxter notched a steal against Eastern Illinois. Photo by Drew Kosmak.
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In its final non-conference game of the season, the women’s basketball team took down Eastern Illinois 74-52.
Redshirt sophomore center Abbie Boutilier controlled the first quarter. Boutilier dominated the post as the tallest player on the court at 6 feet, 10 inches, and played a large role in forcing seven Bulldog turnovers. Eastern Illinois also had five steals during the first as the Panthers kept the score close at 13-12.