Lost in Wednesday’s win over Bowling Green was coach Tonya Cardoza’s decision to start freshman guard Erica Covile over freshman guard May Dayan.

At least for one game the results speak for themselves.

Covile was 4-for-7 on the night, making her first start of the season from the two position. She finished with eight points, six boards, two blocks and a steal in 29 minutes of action.

Dayan was solid off the bench, going two for four for six points and a rebound. But while she dished out two assists she also turned the ball over three times in 17 minutes.

That’s the biggest difference on the night, and on the season. Dayan has been far more careless with the ball. Covile had zero turnovers despite playing more minutes.

While she single-handedly didn’t make the difference in that department for the Owls, who had a season low 14 giveaways, it is a start.

It’ll be interesting to see if Cardoza sticks with Covile for the time being.

-Jake Adams