Huskies cruise past Eastern Illinois

The women’s basketball team celebrates a play in its 96-28 exhibition win Saturday over Benedictine. The Huskies are back in action 7 p.m. Wednesday at Iowa.DeKALB — It was a memorable start for the women’s basketball team as the Huskies began their season with a 93-64 win Friday over Eastern Illinois University.

The Huskies shot 53.8 percent from the field as they continued their fast-paced offense that helped them reach the Mid-American Conference tournament championship this past season.

Four players scored in double figures for the Huskies as senior forward Kelly Smith led the way with a game high of 26 points, on 11-for-15 shooting from the field, along with seven rebounds in 35 minutes…