Box Score CHARLESTON, W.Va.  – Kiara Johnson scored 16 points and grabbed 12 rebounds to lead Charleston to a 73-64 win over Shepherd University in MEC women's basketball action at Charleston on Tuesday.

Shepherd falls to 4-10, 3-5 in MEC action, while Charleston improves to 5-9, 3-5.

Freshman guard Kristen Nunn (Martinsburg, W.Va./Martinsburg) led the Rams with 18 points and nine rebounds.

Junior  forward Liz Myers (York, Pa./Eastern York) had 14 points and nine boards, while sophomore guard Morgan Arden (Hanover, Pa./Spring Grove) contributed 14 points, five assists, and five steals.

Marissa Koob and Mya Walker each added 14 points for the Golden Eagles. Olivia Nicholas added 12 points.

The game featured 14 lead changes and seven ties. UC outscored Shepherd 24-13 in the final quarter to pull away for the win.

The Golden Eagles had a 35-32 lead at the break.

The Rams connected on 34.8 percent (24-69) from the floor with a  30 percent (6-20) effort from three-point range. Shepherd hit on 62.5 percent of its free throws (10-16). Charleston hit on 41 percent (25-61) of its field goals with a 33.3 percent (6-18) effort from beyond the arc. The Golden Eagles were successful on 60.7 percent (17-28) of their free throws.

Charleston had a 50-41 edge in rebounding. Shepherd forced 16 turnovers and committed 10.

The Rams return to action on Saturday when they host Urbana for a 2 p.m. contest.