HICKORY, N.C. — The Catawba Valley Community College women's basketball team extended its winning streak to eight games on Thursday with a 81-56 victory against visiting Patrick & Henry Community College at the Tarlton Complex.

Makayla Weaver led the Red Hawks (11-2, 8-2 in Region 10) with a team-high 19 points. She was one of four CVCC women's basketball players who reached double figures in scoring in Thursday's Region 10 game, including Keziah Soogrim (career-high 15 points), Astou Seck (14) and Kelis Carmon (12).

Soogrim also recorded a double double in the game by grabbing 13 rebounds. It was her second double double of the season.

Catawba Valley pulled out to a 27-7 lead in the first quarter against the Patriots (6-12, 5-9) and held the advantage in the contest from tip off until the final buzzer.

The Catawba Valley Community College women's basketball team returns to action on Saturday for a home conference contest against Cape Fear. Tip off is set for 1 p.m. at the Tarlton Complex.