WISE - - Sixth-year senior Kalee Johnson's final performance inside the Prior Center will be a memorable one as the forward netted 23 points, grabbed 17 rebounds, dished out four assists and registered five steals in UVA Wise's 75-59 South Atlantic Conference basketball victory over Catawba.

HOT FROM THE JUMP

UVA Wise was hot from the field from the game's opening tip. The Cavaliers used a 10-to-3 scoring spurt to take a 14-7 lead in the opening quarter and never look back. Catawba was limited to just 3-of-15 shooting in the first 10 minutes as Johnson netted eight of her game-high 23 points in the stretch.

PULLING AWAY

The middle 20 minutes of the game belonged entirely to Jamie Cluesman's squad. UVA Wise would outscore Catawba 43-to-24 over the second and third quarters behind a sold shooting effort. The Cavs would make 16-of-25 field goal attempts over the stretch, including a 10-for-11 showing in the third quarter to put the Indians away.

BOX SCORE NUGGETS

Junior Nia Vanzant did not miss a field goal attempt in the win. Vanzant was a perfect 8-for-8 from the floor as she scored 19 points while adding eight rebounds. Freshman Katlin Burger continued her strong play for UVA Wise as she scored 12 points; junior Caitlin Ross handed out a game-high nine assists in the triumph.

The Cavs won the game despite 34 turnovers by holding the Indians to 25.8 percent shooting for the game.

UP NEXT

UVA Wise will next play in the SAC Tournament Wednesday. The complete tournament bracket with game times will be released later Saturday.