Sophomore guard Jordyne Crunk goes for a basket Saturday during the women’s basketball game against rival Austin Peay in Lantz Arena. Crunk shot a personal season-high of 19 points, with Coach Brady Sallee calling her entrance into the game the turning point in the Panthers’ 80-46 win.

When sophomore guard Jordyne Crunk checked out of Saturday’s game for the final time, the crowd of nearly 900 stood, cheering and applauding, realizing that her effort was crucial in Eastern’s win over Austin Peay.

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