OWENSBORO, KY- To start 2023, the Cavs traveled to Kentucky Wesleyan to take on the Panthers who were 4-1 in the G-MAC. The Panthers started hot shooting over 50% in the first 20 minutes. The Cavs found themselves down at the break. In the third quarter, the Cavs outscored the Panthers 11-5. Down only five heading to the fourth, Kentucky Wesleyan found a way to keep their lead, defeating the Cavs by seven. 

SCORE: KWC 59 - Walsh 52
LOCATION: Owensboro Sportscenter
RECORDS: KWC 8-4 (5-1), Walsh 5-8 (3-3)

FOR THE CAVS 

• Morgan McMillen paced the Cavaliers with 13 points, eight rebounds, and three assists.
• Lexie Scarton and Emma Dretke added 11 and nine points, respectively.
• Kiley Dyrlund grabbed seven rebounds.

FOR THE PANTHERS

• Shaylee McDonald and Tahlia Walton had big nights with 17 points/six rebounds and 15 points/eight rebounds.
• Shiya Hoosier added 11 points. 
• The Panthers shot 71.4% from the free throw line and 41.2% from the field. 

The Women continue their road trip in Nashville, January 7th, vs Trevecca.