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Summary
Kayla Steward poured in a career-high 21 points but the Maryville women's basketball team dropped its Great Lakes Valley Conference opener at William Jewell 63-52. Steward scored 10 points in the fourth quarter to try and rally the Saints.

What Happened
Trailing 4-0, the Saints roared ahead with a 9-0 run. Steward sparked the burst with a layup, and Maya Solomon tied the game. After an Erin Lenahan layup, Mary Barton sank a 3-pointer for a 9-4 Maryville edge. In the second quarter, the Saints led by as many as nine points after a Lenahan free throw and took a 23-17 advantage into the break.

The Cardinals used a strong third quarter and rallied for a 45-35 lead heading to the final 10 minutes. Steward scored the first seven points in the fourth to draw the Saints to 47-42 at the 7:39 mark. Barton rained in a triple to cut the WJC lead down to 51-45. Steward converted two free throws as Maryville pulled to 56-50 but could not get any closer than six points in the final minute.

Statistical Leaders
Points: Kayla Steward - 21
3-Pointers: Mary Barton - 3
Rebounds: Kayla Steward - 6
Assists: Maya Solomon - 2
Steals: Kayla Steward - 3

Notable
The Saints held William Jewell to just six points in the first quarter.
Kayla Steward has scored 37 points over the last two road games.
Maryville's biggest lead was nine (30-21).

Records
Maryville: 3-2, 0-1 GLVC
William Jewell: 3-4, 1-0 GLVC

Up Next
The Saints close out their trip to the Kansas City area with a tilt at Rockhurst Saturday, Dec. 2.