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DAYTON, Ohio - Wright State turned 18 offensive rebounds into 19 second chance points on Tuesday night as the Raiders built a double digit lead in the second quarter during an 81-46 win over Eastern Illinois.
Carmen Tellez was EIU's leading scorer with 9 points all coming in the first half as EIU was 5-of-25 from 3-point range in the game. Tellez hit a 3-pointer at the end of the first quarter which cut the WSU lead to 19-13. EIU opened the second quarter 0-of-5 from the field and the Raiders pulled away.
Wright State finished with a 54-34 rebound margin with 18 offensive rebounds. Jennifer Nehls had seven rebounds for EIU. Symone Simmonds had nine rebounds to lead Wright State.
EIU's bench scored 19 of the Panthers 46 points.
Jalisha Smith finished with six points and six rebounds while Halle Stull, Karle Pace, Taylor Steele, and Lana Marov all connected from the field. Lexi Smith led WSU's bench with ten points of their 34.
The Panthers also had 21 turnovers in the game which WSU converted into 23 points. Chelsea Welch had 15 points to lead Wright State as the Raiders had four players finish in double figures.
The Panthers will return home Saturday Nov. 18 to host Evansville. Tip-off is set for 1 p.m. in Lantz Arena.