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LOUISVILLE, Ky. - WBCA Division II No. 8 Ashland used torrid shooting through the first three quarters to outscore Cedarville, 97-83, in the season opener for both schools at the Midwest Region Crossover.

The four-team event is hosted by Bellarmine University.

The Eagles shot .577 over the course of the first 30 minutes to build a 74-56 lead heading into the final frame.

Emily Chapman poured in a career-high 22 points for the Lady Jackets while Abby Wolford netted 19.

Ashlyn Huffman contributed 16 points, four assists, and three steals.

Stinger Notes:

• Wolford upped her career point total to 987.
• It's the sixth time in the last seven years that CU has opened the schedule against Ashland.
• The Lady Jackets shot .508 from the field and converted 16-of-20 free throws.
• The Eagles controlled the boards by a 42-23 margin.
• Ashland leads the all-time series, 17-11, which began in the 1965-66 season.
• Host Bellarmine and G-MAC member Ohio Dominican are the other two schools in the Crossover.

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