Grand Valley Boxscore in PDF

Summary
Junior Stephanie Sherwood poured in a game-high 22 points and Maryville had four players in double figures but Grand Valley spoiled the home opener for the Saints. The Lakers emerged with an 85-67 victory Friday afternoon at Moloney Arena.
 
What Happened
The Lakers scored the first five points before the Saints roared back with a 7-0 run. Maryville stretched a 19-15 lead out to 23-17 after one quarter. Kayla Steward scored on a layup early in the second as the Saints took their largest lead of the game at 27-19. GVSU pulled to within two at 27-25 before Ali Ringering drained consecutive 3-pointers for a 33-25 lead. The Lakers closed the half on a burst and took a 41-37 lead at intermission.
 
GVSU went up by double digits but the Saints pulled back to 53-47 on a Ringering triple and two free throws by Sherwood. Later, a Mary Barton jumper cut the deficit to 57-51 before the Lakers went back ahead by double digits. The Saints pulled to 67-57 at the 9:02 mark on a Ringering 3-pointer and a Steward layup. However, the Lakers pulled away late.
 
Statistical Leaders
Points: Stephanie Sherwood – 22
Rebounds: Mary Barton – 4
Assists: Mary Barton – 7
3-Pointers: Ali Ringering – 4
Steals – Mary Barton – 2
 
Notable
Ali Ringering added 14 points, while Kayla Steward finished with 11 points, and Mary Barton chipped in 10.
The Saints forced GVSU into 15 turnovers.
Maryville shot 87.5 percent at the free-throw line (14-of-16).
 
Records
Maryville: 0-1
Grand Valley State: 1-0
 
Up Next
The Saints return to the court Saturday, Nov. 11, when they host Davenport at 1 p.m.