OWENSBORO, Ky. - A big second quarter propelled Kentucky Wesleyan to a convincing 68-45 G-MAC result over Cedarville at the Owensboro Sportscenter.

The Panthers outscored the visitors 25-9 in the period and rode the momentum to victory.

Kat Weakley scored a season-high 19 points for the Jackets, 5-16 overall and 3-11 G-MAC.

Brianna Zajicek hauled in eight rebounds and Leah Butterbaugh had six assists.

KWC shot 67 percent in the second quarter to open up a 35-15 halftime margin.

STINGER NOTES:

• The two sides were credited with 35 rebounds apiece.
• Cedarville totaled 15 offensive rebounds.
• Weakley knocked down three of the team's four three-pointers.
• The team's six free throw attempts all came in the third quarter.
• The rematch is February 22 in the Callan Athletic Center.

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