Missouri S&T boxscore in PDF
 
Summary
The Maryville women's team shot a season-high 52.7 percent from the field to down Missouri S&T 76-68 Thursday night. The contest was the Great Lakes Valley Conference home opener for the Saints. Mary Barton paced the Saints with 19 points, while Ali Ringering recorded 18 points.
 
What Happened
The game was tied 11-11 in the first before Barton nailed a 3-pointer, and Amanda Ponce drove the lane for a hoop and a 16-11 lead. After the Lady Miners scored, Barton drilled a triple at the buzzer for a 19-13 edge. Maryville was still up 29-22 late in the second quarter before going on a 6-0 burst. Ringering sank back-to-back jumpers, and Ponce scored inside for a 35-22 advantage. Stephanie Sherwood hit a late 3-pointer to give the Saints a 40-26 lead at halftime.
 
Missouri S&T played well in the third quarter and trimmed the Maryville edge down to 53-46. The visitors pulled to within 61-59 before the Saints responded with nine straight points to take control. Sherwood and Ringering converted jumpers. Barton splashed in a 3-pointer from the top of the key, and another hoop by Ringering was good for a 70-59 edge with 3:03 to play. The Lady Miners never got closer than six points the rest of the way.
 
Statistical Leaders
Points: Mary Barton – 19
Rebounds: Stephanie Sherwood – 7
3-Pointers: Mary Barton and Stephanie Sherwood – 3
Assists: Ali Ringering and Stephanie Sherwood – 3
Steals – Stephanie Sherwood – 2
 
Notable
The Saints led for 37:57 in the game.
Maryville had three players in double figures (Barton 19, Ringering 18, Sherwood 13).
The Saints shot 60 percent (9-of-15) in the fourth quarter.
 
Records
Maryville: 4-3, 1-2 GLVC
Missouri S&T: 4-4, 0-2 GLVC
 
Up Next
The Saints take a break for finals and do not play again until Friday, Dec. 15, when they host Missouri Valley College in a 5:30 p.m. game.