Eastern Illinois women's basketball won the first of its two home open exhibition games picking up a 66-57 win over Quincy University on Thursday night in Groniger Arena.
 
Newcomer Nevaeh Dickman was one of two Panthers in double figures as the sophomore finished with 16 points going 7-of-10 from the floor.
 
She was joined in double figures by Abbie Boutilier who finished with ten points.  Boutilier is returning to action for the Panthers after a season ending injury in late December last year.  Boutilier was 5-of-5 from the field.
 
EIU led 21-17 at the end of the first quarter shooting 57.1 percent from the floor.  The Panthers stayed around 50 percent through the opening three quarters before finishing at 45.8 percent from the field.
 
Katey Flynn led Quincy with 17 points while Blair Eflink scored 12 points.  QU was 9-of-32 from 3-point range in the contest.
 
EIU finished with a 50-35 advantage on the glass with Janyah Bohanon pulling down nine rebounds.
 
EIU hosts Illinois Wesleyan at 6 pm on Tuesday, October 27 for the final exhibition game.