Rockhurst boxscore in PDF

Summary
The Maryville women's basketball team was looking to close out a road swing to the Kansas City area with a victory but Rockhurst held on to down the Saints 67-59. Stephanie Sherwood notched a double-double with 17 points and had a career-high 11 rebounds.

What Happened
The Saints were down 31-19 before Ali Ringering scored a layup to start a 9-0 run. Jordyne Dugger converted inside, and Mary Barton added a bucket. Sherwood sank a jumper and sank a free throw to pull the Saints to 31-28. Rockhurst rallied to take a 34-28 lead at the break.

Maryville was still down 38-31 but surged ahead on an 8-0 burst. Ringering had back-to-back three-point plays, and Amanda Ponce's jumper was good for a 39-38 lead. Rockhurst answered and grabbed a 47-42 edge heading to the fourth. Midway through the final quarter, Kayla Steward drilled a 3-pointer to pull the Saints to 53-52. Still down by eight, Ellen Foster scored on a layup, and Ringering drilled a 3-pointer but the Saints never were able to draw even.

Statistical Leaders
Points: Ali Ringering and Stephanie Sherwood - 17
3-Pointers: four players - 2
Rebounds: Stephanie Sherwood - 11
Assists: Mary Barton - 5

Notable
The Saints hit eight 3-pointers in the contest. 
Ali Ringering sank six of 10 shots from the field.
Stephanie Sherwood topped her previous career best of 10 rebounds.

Records
Maryville: 3-3, 0-2 GLVC
Rockhurst: 6-2, 2-0 GLVC

Up Next
The Saints return home Thursday, Dec. 7, as Missouri S&T comes to Moloney Arena for a 5:30 p.m. tip.