DUE WEST, S.C. - After a balanced scoring attack, Anderson University women's basketball cruised to a 78-63 victory and earned a Beville Cup point over Erskine in non-conference action Tuesday night at Belk Arena.

With the victory, first year head coach Jimmy Garrity earns his first winning record at the helm of the program, as the Trojans move to 2-1 on the season. The win also increases a winning streak over the Flying Fleet to 12-straight games, which includes 16 of its last 17 meetings. Following the game, Anderson increased the Beville Cup lead to 6-0, needing just eight points to clinch the return of the Cup.

"We talked about the importance of the Beville Cup and what it means to Anderson University," AU head coach Jimmy Garrity said. "I'm happy we came away with our point for AU."

The balanced scoring attack was led by sophomore Jennifer Monroe, who recorded career-highs in points with 12 and rebounds with eight. Monroe, who came on as a substitute was needed after AU committed 29 fouls for the game. The junior duo of Jasmine Franklin and Lesley Woods each posted 10 points, as freshman Alexis Dillard, who earned her first start of her collegiate career, posted 13 rebounds, one more than her original season-high of 12.

Anderson got off the blocks quickly in the opening half as the Trojans began the game with a 12-4 run, highlighted by a Franklin jumped that forced a Fleet timeout. The remainder of the half was in favor of the Trojans who took the opening half, 39-22, their highest scoring output for a first half on the young season.

Leading the way in the first half was a balanced attack of Katie Davis, Sierra Simpson, Emily Willoughby and Madison Floyd who all posted six points for the half. Woods closely follow with five.

AU kept up the momentum in the second half, as the Trojans took its biggest lead of the game of 23 when Monroe hit a jumper with 7:12 left in the half. Erskine would eventually close the gap to 15 with under a minute remaining, its lowest deficit since the 4:48 mark in the second half.

"I was extremely proud of our effort tonight against a very good Erskine team," Garrity said. "It was a 'grind it out' type game. Our girls responded with everyone playing double digit minutes and it was a great team win."

Simpson, who was in foul trouble for the majority of the game, finished with seven points, the first time of the season she has been unable to record double-digit points.

Erskine was led by post player Tara Potter, who average nine points per game last season, with 21 points and eight rebounds on the night. Freshman Kristin Giles scored 12 points in her collegiate debut.

Anderson has a quick turnaround before its home-opener on Thursday against CIAA opponent, Winston-Salem. Tip-off from the Abney Athletic Center is set for 6 p.m.