Senior forward/center Dyana Pierre looks to make a basket during SIU’s 102-69 victory against Morehead State on Saturday at SIU Arena. Pierre had 12 points and 14 rebounds in the game.
The Salukis (10-5, 3-0) defeated Bradley (4-9, 0-2) 75-49 behind 18 points from senior guard Cartaesha Macklin and double-doubles from senior center Dyana Pierre and junior forward Kim Nebo.
The Salukis set the tone quickly, jumping out to a 26-7 lead after the first period.
Macklin led SIU and outscored the Braves on her own with eight points in the first quarter. Pierre grabbed eight rebounds in the first quarter.