McPHERSON, Kan. -- Junior Emily Sanders splashed six triples en route to a game-high 22 points, 11 Golden Eagles scored and head coach Jeff Soderquist clinched his 400th-career victory as the John Brown University women's basketball team completed am 83-31 drubbing of Central Christian (Kan.) on Thursday (Nov. 30) evening inside Jerry Alexander Arena.
Senior Tarrah Stephens scored nine first-quarter points and the Golden Eagle (5-3, 2-0 Sooner Athletic) defense held the Tigers to 1-of-14 shooting through the first 10 minutes, allowing the visitors to build an immense 21-2 lead entering the second quarter.
The advantage eventually built to 52 points, the final score, boasting John Brown to a margin of victory of 32 points in its current three-game winning streak.
Jeff Soderquist became the second Golden Eagle head coach of any sport to complete his 400th win, joining only one other in Robyn Daugherty in the exclusive club. In his 27th season at the helm, Soderquist averages just over 15 wins a season.
Central Christian (3-3, 0-1) showed signs of life offensively in the second and fourth quarters, combining for 24 points in the two periods, but John Brown averaged 21 points per quarter in the blowout win, topping 20 points in three of the four stanzas.
Improving to 4-0 when shooting over 40 percent, the Golden Eagles shot 47 percent overall (30-of-64) and worked a 20-rebound advantage (46-26) against CCCK. While the visitors enjoyed a 28-12 advantage in scoring in the paint, John Brown made the hosts pay for its 17 turnovers, turning the miscues into 28 points.
Sanders finished the night shooting 7-of-10 from the floor, while Stephens added 16 points, nine rebounds and three assists in limited action. Senior Bella Irlenborn worked the free throw line for a perfect 4-of-4 showing to chip in nine points, five rebounds and three assists.
The visitors completed a perfect 10-of-10 effort at the stripe, and improved to 13-0 all-time against the Tigers.
Hallee Winsea hit 4-of-8 from the floor, and produced a team-leading 11 points for the Tigers in the loss. Central Christian finished the evening 23 percent (11-of-47) from the field.
John Brown will now look to begin the Sooner Athletic schedule with three straight wins for the first time since 2013-14 when the Golden Eagles welcome Langston (Okla.) to Bill George Arena on Saturday (Dec. 2) afternoon. The clash will tip live on the SAC Sports Network at 2 p.m.
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