EUGENE, Ore. – The Eastern Oregon University women's basketball team claimed their second win of the season as they defeated New Hope Christian College, 80-52, on Saturday afternoon. 
 
Nikki Osborne led the Mountaineers with 23 points and nine rebounds. Kassy Larson followed with 15 points. The Mountaineers out-rebounded the Deacons, 55-32.
 
Eastern Oregon got off to a slow start against the Deacons. In the first half with nine minutes to go before halftime, EOU found themselves down 23-11. However, the Mountaineers rebounded nicely to end the half with a 34-27 lead at halftime. The Mountaineers shot 34.2 percent in the first half.
 
The Mountaineers offense began to heat up in the second half as EOU shot 44.4 percent, while holding the Deacons to shooting 33 percent. The Mountaineers forced the Deacons into 32 turnovers for the game.
 
New Hope Christian did not mount any comeback in the second half and EOU slowly pulled away to an 80-52 victory.
 
The Mountaineers return to action on Nov. 2 when they travel to Spokane, Wash. to play Gonzaga (Wash.) in an exhibition contest.