McKendree boxscore in PDF

Summary 
The Maryville women's basketball team saw a fourth-quarter lead evaporate as McKendree rallied past the Saints 63-57 Thursday night in Lebanon, Ill. The Bearcats used a 10-3 burst down the stretch to come back. The Saints forced McKendree into 23 turnovers.
 
What Happened 
Kayla Steward hit a number of driving layups and scored 11 first-half points to give the Saints a 26-25 lead at the half. The Bearcats used an early run to grab a lead in the third quarter before the Saints answered. Abby Monis and Ali Ringering scored consecutive layups to forge a 35-35 tie with three minutes to pay. Amanda Ponce swished a jumper from the left wing to hand Maryville a 37-35 edge during a 6-0 burst. The Saints took a 44-43 lead into the fourth on a Mary Barton drive at the buzzer.
 
The Saints splashed in consecutive 3-pointers by Ringering and Barton to grab a 52-45 lead at the 8:05 mark. Ringering scored on a drive as the Saints took their largest lead of the day at 54-45 with 6:48 remaining. The Bearcats answered with eight straight points before Stephanie Sherwood converted two free throws. She added one free throw for a 57-56 Maryville lead with 3:11 to go but the Bearcats used their final burst for the win.

Statistical Leaders
Points: Kayla Steward – 16
Rebounds: Stephanie Sherwood – 6
3-Pointers: Mary Barton and Ringering – 1
Assists: four players – 2
Steals: five players – 2

Notable 
All 12 of Ali RIngering's points came in the second half.
Neither team made a 3-pointer in the first half.
Maryville scored 18 points off McKendree turnovers.

Records
Maryville: 4-8, 1-5 GLVC
McKendree: 6-6, 2-3 GLVC

Up Next
Maryville is back at home Monday, Jan. 15, when Quincy visits in the first home game of 2018 for the Saints. Game time is 5:30 p.m.