ST. LOUIS - Saint Louis University women's basketball (7-7) defeats the UHSP Eutectics 132-53 to wrap up its non-conference schedule.

The Billikens were in control from the opening tip, never surrendering the lead to the Eutectics. In the first quarter, Saint Louis was led by Zya Nugent, who finished with 15 points in the quarter. Alyssa Koerkenmeier played a big role in the win, jump-starting the game with nine points in the first ten minutes. Koerkenmeier would finish the night with her second career double-double of the season with 25 points and 12 rebounds. Saint Louis finished the first quarter shooting 13-13 from the free-throw line while also forcing 13 turnovers.

Six different Billikens scored in the second quarter, extending their lead over the Eutectics. Defense was once again pivotal, with Jada Tiggett headlining the quarter with two blocks and two steals in five minutes of play. At the break, the Billikens held a 60-20 advantage over UHSP.

Saint Louis had its strongest quarter of the night in the third quarter, as the Billikens outscored the Eutectics 42-9. In those 10 minutes, Saint Louis shot 72.7% from the field and 54.5% from three. The Billikens took firm control of the quarter with a 33-2 run that spanned four and a half minutes. Jahda Denis spearheaded the offense, scoring 17 of her 21 points in the third quarter.

The Billikens continued their dominance into the fourth quarter, extending their lead to a game-high 79 points in the final minute. Saint Louis closed out the game on a 14-2 run to secure its 132-53 win and improve to .500 on the season.  

NOTABLES
- Alexia Nelson had her first career double-double with two career highs in 23 points and 10 assists
- 132 points breaks the record for the most points scored in a game in Saint Louis women's basketball history
- 33 assists as a team tie a school record 
- 17 made three-pointers, set a new program record
- 11 blocks in a game is the most this season
- Four players scored 20+ points, and five players in total finished in double figures
- Ellie Paloucek and Marilena Triantafylli each scored their first points in a Billiken uniform
- Paloucek finished with nine points and Triantafylli added two blocks

UP NEXT
Saint Louis kicks off conference play with a date against Duquesne for its first conference game of the season on New Year's Eve for a 12 p.m. Central tip. 

Watch the post game press conference here.