CALDWELL, Idaho — Eastern Oregon Women's Basketball captured its first victory of the season on Saturday, defeating Hope International University 81-73 on day two of the Best Western Caldwell Inn and Suites Classic.

The Mountaineers (1-1) overcame a tough first quarter, where they trailed by seven, rallying to take control after outscoring the Royals 20-10 in the second quarter. In a back-and-forth second half, EOU outscored Hope by 10 points in the final quarter to secure the victory. The game featured seven lead changes.

Eastern Oregon's Kelsie Siegner led all scorers with 25 points and added 10 rebounds, marking her second double-double of the season. Brie Holecek contributed 22 points and also recorded a double-double with 10 rebounds, while Maggie Smith provided a spark off the bench with 21 points, including three three-pointers.

Eastern Oregon's defense capitalized on 18 Hope International turnovers, converting them into 16 points. The Mountaineers also made their presence felt in the paint, outscoring Hope 30-28 in close-range baskets.

Hope International (2-2) was led by Aliyah Gonzalez, who scored 17 points, and Jada Long, who added 12. Despite their efforts, the Royals couldn't overcome Eastern's balanced scoring attack and efficient 86.4% shooting from the free-throw line.

The Mountaineers will next play the University of Puget Sound on November 15 at 3:30 p.m., competing in the Twin Rivers Physical Therapy Classic in Lewiston, Idaho.