Summary
Kayla Steward tallied a career-high 17 points to guide the Maryville women's basketball team to its first win of the season, 70-63 over Davenport. Mary Barton added 15 points to boost the Maryville attack. For the second straight day, the Saints took advantage at the free-throw line and hit 19-of-21 attempts (90.5 percent).
 
What Happened
The Saints were down seven early in the first quarter but pulled back to 19-17 at the start of the second. Davenport went back up 22-19 before buckets by Ellen Foster and Ali Ringering pushed the Saints ahead 23-22. A jumper in the lane by Jordyne Dugger boosted the edge to 25-22. Ringering scored at the halftime buzzer as Maryville led 36-33.
 
Davenport took its final lead at 50-47 late in the third quarter but a 3-pointer by Steward tied the game. Barton pulled up from deep in transition and her triple gave the Saints a 53-50 lead. Ringering and Steward converted on back-to-back trips to build a 57-50 advantage. Davenport cut the deficit to 57-56 at the 7:14 mark but a 3-pointer by Stephanie Sherwood steadied the Saints. Maryville pushed the advantage to as much as nine and closed out the victory.
 
Statistical Leaders
Points: Kayla Steward – 17
Rebounds: Jordyne Dugger – 7
Assists: Mary Barton and Kayla Steward – 7
3-Pointers: Mary Barton – 3
Steals – Kayla Steward – 2
 
Notable
Jordyne Dugger pulled down a career-high seven points to top the Saints.
Maryville forced 15 Davenport turnovers.
Seven different Saints players made at least two baskets.
The Saints went 10-for-10 from the line in the fourth quarter.
 
Records
Maryville: 1-1
Davenport: 0-2
 
Up Next
The Saints close out a three-game homestand Tuesday, Nov. 14, as they host Greenville in a 7 p.m. contest.