Warren Wilson improves to 2-0 at home in a 63-57 victory over Welch College.

The game started back and forth with Welch and Warren Wilson trading baskets in the first five minutes of the game. With 15:44 to go in the first half, Kelia McCurry hit a three-point shot to put the Owls up 7-4 and Warren Wilson would lead the rest of the way.

The Owls pushed the lead out to 12 at the half at 33-21 and came out strong in the second half, using a 9-0 run to take a 45-25 lead with 16:05 left to go in the game.

Welch would rally, however, over the last 4:55 using a 14-3 run to make the game tight late. Welch forced several turnovers on a full court press and were able to get to the foul line. But the Owls responded down the stretch and were able to hold off the Lady Flames.

Owls Freshman Lindsay Bodnar and Kelia McCurry had their best games so far this season. McCurry and Jacina Hall led the Owls with 17 points. Hall was a perfect 11-11 from the free throw line, while McCurry was 6-10 from the field and 4-6 from behind the arc. McCurry also had a season-best six steals. Hall had nine rebounds and five assists. Bodnar scored 15 points on 7-9 from the field and 7-9 from the free throw line.

Warren Wilson improves to 3-4 on the season. The Owls are off until December 2nd when they host Columbia International University at 7:00 pm.