Box Score EUGENE, Ore. – A quick first half start would help propel the NU Eagles to a 68-56 Cascade Conference win over Northwest Christian tonight.

The Eagles sprinted out to a 24-9 in the early going as consecutive 3-pointers by Olivia VanDlac and Sanda Milovic would help give NU the 15 point margin. NCU would then outscore the Eagles 15-4 to cut their lead to four points, 28-24 with 2 minutes left in the half, but Chanara Greene would score in the paint and Milovic would hit another trey to increase the NU lead to 33-24 with 1:10 left until halftime.  The Beacons' Andrea Gloss would nail a three pointer with 43 seconds to go as NU would lead 33-27 at the half.

Northwest would start fast again in the second half and go on an 11-0 run to start the period to take a 44-27 lead with 5 minutes gone in the game. The Eagles would maintain the lead the rest of the way as the closest NCU would get would be 9 on two occasions, but each time, the Eagles would answer to increase their lead to double digits.

Domi Medezona led Northwest U. (9-4, 2-1 CCC) with 13 points and 6 assists followed by Sanda Milovic's 12 points and 6 rebounds. Chanara Greene contributed 10 points and added 7 rebounds as the Eagles shot 41% for the night (22-54) and hit 76% of their free throws (16-21). NU also held a big margin in the rebounding column at 50-32.

Northwest Christian (5-7, 0-2 CCC) was led by Allie Kelsey's 22 points. Andrea Gloss added 11 points as the Beacons hit 35% of their shots, but went 6 of 16 from the free throw line for 37% shooting.

Said Eagle head coach, Ken Crawford, "Our good start made all the difference in tonight's game, I was really pleased with the way our team came out strong and with a purpose. And, when Northwest Christian made runs at us, our ladies kept their composure and answered the challenge each time. Winning on the road is difficult  and essential in our conference."

The Eagles now travel north to Salem and will take on Corban tomorrow night at 5:30 in more CCC play before returning to Kirkland.