By: Calvin Jensen, USU Eastern Sports Information Contributor

Price, UT – Harley Carlisle scored a season high 14 points with 8 rebounds in helping USU Eastern beat Colorado Northwestern Community College, 78-43, in the  SWAC weekend home opener for the Lady Eagles.

Having a big game off the bench was Meredith Coleman who scored 12 points and two rebounds.  Sharne Robati also added 12 points and six rebounds for USU Eastern (18-3) who extends their win streak to 15 against the Spartans.

Danielle Russo and Alyssa Civitak each scored 11 points and had eight rebounds collectively to lead the Spartans (1-18), who lost their 5th straight.

The Lady Eagles (18-3, 3-1), with their best start in program history, will remain at home this weekend to take on the College of Southern Idaho Thursday, January 23 at 5 p.m. inside the BDAC.

Celebrating their Fan Appreciation Night, community members are invited to this Thursday nights game to celebrate an unprecedented year for the Lady Eagles.  Free admission, free food, free dessert, free t-shirts, and much more will be given away to the first hundred fans through the door.

*Photo courtesy of Jeff Barrett