A trademark defensive performance from the Eagles made short work of the Tabor Bluejays in Wednesday's KCAC opener. The Eagles won 66-48 to move to 7-0 on the season.

Recap:

• Tabor's offense was held in check by the Eagles in the first half, managing to shoot just 33.3% from the field in the first twenty minutes.
• Dylan Phillip scored 10 points in the first half off the bench to give the Eagles some early firepower.
• At the half, the Eagles led 35-21.
• Tabor's shooting woes continued, thanks in part to OKWU's tenacious defensive effort. The Bluejays shot just 32.1% in the second half and scored just 27 points.
• Austin Poling was the go-to man for the Eagles in the second, scoring 10 points on 4-6 shooting after halftime.
• The Eagles cruised to a 66-48 win.

Now the Numbers:

• OKWU has only allowed 55 or more points on two occasions this year.
• OKWU's defense is allowing just under 35% shooting to opponents through the team's first 7 games.

Up Next:

• OKWU hits the road on Saturday for a KCAC matchup with Saint Mary. The game is set for a 4 p.m. tipoff.