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PHOTO - Kentucky Wesleyan College’s Jennifer Coronelli, right, and Danielle Roe struggle to control a loose ball Sunday during their game against Midway College at the Sportscenter. The Panthers topped the Eagles, 76-59. Photo by Gary Emord-Netzley, M-I

Candace Garrett's game-high 22 points led Kentucky Wesleyan to a 76-59 win over Midway in a women's college basketball game Sunday afternoon at the Sportscenter.

Kentucky Wesleyan College’s Jennifer Coronelli, right, and Danielle Roe struggle to control a loose ball Sunday during their game against Midway College at the Sportscenter. The Panthers topped the Eagles, 76-59. Photo by Gary Emord-Netzley, M-I

The Panthers outrebounded Midway 43-31, as Kristen Rowe grabbed a game-high 12 boards, and they forced 30 turnovers, which led to 29 points.

Rowe added 15 points, and teammate Whitney Waddell chipped in 14.

The Panthers shot 40 percent from the field (27-of-67, including 6-of-23 from 3-point range) and made 16-of-21 free throws (76 percent).

Kentucky Wesleyan (1-1) led 33-25 at intermission.

Midway (0-5) was paced by Katie Peterson's 12 points.

Midway shot 42 percent from the field (20-of-48) but couldn't overcome the Panthers' 16-3 edge in second-chance points, the result of 15 offensive rebounds.

The Panthers return to action when they play Grand Valley State at 4 p.m. Friday in Springfield, Mo.

MIDWAY (59) -- Peterson 12, Wilkinson 11, Shull 9, Hicks 8, Napier 4, Smiley 4, Rose 4, Wilson 3, Firth 2, Piernas 2.

KENTUCKY WESLEYAN (76) -- Garrett 22, Rowe 15, Waddell 14, Behrens 7, Wilhite 6, Roe 5, Harnist 4, Coronelli 3.