by CHRIS IRELAND

Sports Reporter

The Elon University women's basketball team earned its first Southern Conference victory of the season tonight, trouncing Appalachian State University 73-55.

The Phoenix led throughout the entire game, seizing control in the first half with a 12-2 opening run.

Elon's full court defense created 12 turnovers in the first half, which turned into 12 Phoenix points.

When ASU did manage to get a shot off, they rarely fell. The Mountaineers shot 32 percent from the field in the first half, while going 0-8 from 3-point range and getting to the foul line only once.

After finding little success anywhere on the court offensively, Appalachian often found itself trying to catch up with a Phoenix offense that managed 12 fast break points.

Elon took a 36-21 lead into halftime.

Though it was clear before the second half even started that it wasn't ASU's night, the Mountaineers continued to fight until the final horn.

Appalachian was led by freshman forward Catherine Williams, who logged a career-high 17 points while pulling down seven rebounds.

Senior forward Brittany Mixon, who registered a double-double with 17 points and 13 rebounds, and freshman guard Canesha Edwards, who tallied 13 points, were the only other Mountaineers in double figures.

The strong play of Mixon, Edwards, and Williams proved to be cold comfort for an ASU squad visibly upset at its performance.

All-in-all Elon outscored Appalachian 21-5 from the foul line, 25-17 off the bench, 16-8 on fast breaks, 24-15 off of turnovers, and 44-32 in the paint.

Head coach Darcie Vincent declined interviews after the game.

With the win, Elon moves to 3-22 overall with a 1-15 SoCon record.

Appalachian (6-17, 5-9) hosts Wofford College Wednesday at 7 p.m.

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