University of Pikeville women’s basketball went on the road Thursday night to Milligan (Tenn.) University and dominated in an 84-48 victory.
Senior Brianna Burbridge led a balanced attack with 19 points while Morgan Stamper followed with a double-double in her debut with 16 points and 15 rebounds. Mary Englert added seven.
UPIKE built a 49-22 halftime lead and cruised throughout the second half.
The Bears will open conference play at home against Georgetown College at the Appalachian Wireless Arena on Nov. 19.
At Milligan, Tenn.
SCORE BY QUARTERS:
UP (1-0)….27 22 20 15 – 84
MU (0-2)…12 10 13 13 – 48
Scoring:
UPIKE (84) – Brianna Burbridge 9 1-1 19; Morgan Stamper 4(2) 2-5 16; Mary Englert 1(1) 2-2 7; Sierra Feltner 3 0-0 6; Alexis Reed 2 2-2 6; Georgia Sideri 2(1) 1-2 8; Hailey Free 0(2) 0-0 6; Zaria Hollier 3 0-0 6; Julia Parker 1 2-2 4; Taylor Berger 1 0-0 2; Bailey Frazier 0 2-2 2; and Bailey Birchfield 1 0-0 2. Totals: 27(6) 12-16 84.
Milligan (48) – Jaycie Jenkins 5 4-4 14 ;Bailey Berry 1 0-0 2; Lily Griffith 0 2-2 2; Hannah Wyrick 0 1-2 1; Teal Davis 3 1-2 7; Malarie Tallent 1(1) 0-0 5; Madi Runnels 1 3-5 5; Stacia Wilson 1 2-4 4; Halie Padgett 1 2-2 4; Kaylee Hendrickson 1 0-0 2; Kayla Romines 1 0-0 2. Total: 15(1) 15-21 48.