EDWARDSVILLE, ILL.- SIUE women's basketball dominated Missouri Baptist in their home opener with a commanding 96-47 win.
The last time the Cougars' 96-point performance marked their first 90-plus point game since the 2023 season, when they scored 91 against Evansville.
The Cougars saw stand-out performances across the lineup.
Ava Gugliuzza led the Cougars with 17 points, shooting 6-for-10 from the field.
Kiyoko Proctor followed with 14 on 6-for-14 shooting.
Macy Silvey added12 points, while
Emiyah Cobb contributed 11 points and four rebounds.
Adebukola Akomolafe led the team on the boards with nine rebounds, and
Meegan Fahy was perfect from the field, going 4-for-4 for eight points and two rebounds.
As a team, SIUE shot 50 from the field and 43.5 percent from beyond the arc. The cougars capitalized on turnovers, resulting in 35 of their points, and recorded19 fast-break points. They also led in points off the bench, outscoring the Spartans reserves 54-14.
Up next, the Cougars hit the road to take on Eastern Kentucky Nov. 7. Game time is set for 11 a.m. CT at the Seabury Center in Berea, Ky.
