UIS boxscore in PDF
 
Summary
Mary Barton and Ali Ringering both scored 15 points apiece to lead the Maryville women's basketball team to a 65-59 victory over Illinois Springfield Saturday afternoon. Adrienne Horn added 11 points and seven rebounds off the bench.
 
What Happened
Trailing by one at halftime, the Saints surged ahead on a 3-pointer by Ringering and bucket by Barton. UIS scored but a nailed a 3-pointer to trigger an 11-0 burst. Horn sank one free throw, and Stephanie Sherwood drilled a triple. Horn scored inside for a 41-31 advantage. Sherwood had a three-point play for a 43-31 lead.
 
The Saints took a 46-35 cushion into the fourth before UIS rallied. Maryville led 51-40 but the Prairie Stars scored nine straight to close to 51-49. Horn scored back-to-back layups and her three-point play restored the Saints lead to 56-49 with 4:04 to play. UIS closed to 59-56 but the Saints sank six free throws in the final minute to close out the win.
 
Statistical Leaders
Points: Mary Barton and Ali Ringering – 15
Rebounds: Adrienne Horn – 7
3-Pointers: Ali Ringering – 7
Assists: Mary Barton – 6
Steals: Stephanie Sherwood and Ali Ringering – 4
Blocked Shots: four players – 1
 
Notable
The Saints picked up their first win of 2018.
Adrienne Horn led the Saints with seven boards, while Mary Barton and Ellen Foster both had six.
Ali Ringering and Stephanie Sherwood both had season highs with four steals apiece.
The Saints hit 10 of 11 free throws in the fourth quarter.
 
Records
Maryville: 5-10, 2-7 GLVC
Illinois Springfield: 10-6, 4-4 GLVC
 
Up Next
The Saints continue their homestand with a contest against Truman State, Thursday, Jan. 25 in a 5:30 p.m. tip.