EVANSVILLE, Ind.—Junior center Audrey Turner racked up a career-high 13 points, seven rebounds and four blocks as University of Southern Indiana Women’s basketball rolled to a 72-51 Great Lakes Valley Conference win over visiting McKendree University Monday evening at Screaming Eagles Arena.

Turner had nine of those points in a dominating second-half performance that saw the Screaming Eagles outscore the Bearcats, 41-24.

The Eagles (10-4, 6-2 GLVC) dominated the contest on the defensive end, forcing the Bearcats into 29 turnovers, including 15 in the second half.

After a first-half that featured five ties and four lead changes, the Eagles’ 31-27 halftime advantage stood at a single-digit early in the third when they embarked on a 13-3 run. The charge, which featured seven points from Turner, gave the Eagles a 44-33 advantage with just under four minutes to play in the third period.

USI’s bench played a big factor throughout the contest as USI’s reserves outscored the Bearcats’ bench players, 29-10.

McKendree (9-7, 2-6 GLVC), kept the Eagles within arms’ reach, but a 10-2 USI run that featured six free throws from junior guard Emma DeHart and a pair of baskets from senior guard Ashley Johnson.

Johnson led all scorers with 14 points to go along with three assists and five steals, while DeHart adds 10 points and a career-high seven steals.

Freshmen forward Hannah Haithcock and Tara Robbe contributed 12 points and seven points, respectively, while freshman guard Addy Blackwell added seven points and three assists. Sophomore forward Ashlynn Brown matched Turner with seven rebounds.

Senior guard Madison Hart paced McKendree with 13 points and a game-high 10 rebounds.

USI returns to action Thursday at 5:30 p.m. when it hosts Truman State University at Screaming Eagles Arena. The Bulldogs (11-4, 7-1 GLVC) earned a 64-57 GLVC road win over Quincy University Monday evening in Quincy, Illinois.