Truman State boxscore in PDF
 
Summary
Kayla Steward hit the go-ahead jumper with 4.2 seconds remaining to boost the Maryville women's basketball team to a pulsating 82-80 victory over Truman State. The Saints defense caused a turnover, and Ellen Foster sank one free throw with 2.4 seconds left to seal the win as the Saints posted their second straight victory. The Saints shot a season-best 55.6 percent from the field (30-of-54).
 
What Happened
The Saints built a double-digit lead in the third quarter before Truman State rallied. Maryville settled for a 59-56 margin heading into the fourth. Still up 65-63, Stephanie Sherwood sank a jumper and a 3-pointer by Ali Ringering pushed the Saints up 70-63 with 5:52 left. The teams traded baskets before Ringering had one free throw and later scored on a layup for a 75-67 lead. Truman hit a 3-pointer but Ringering answered with a triple for a 79-70 edge with 2:34 to play. However, the visitors tallied 10 straight points to go up 80-79 with 12 seconds remaining. The Saints called time out and in bounded the ball in front of their bench. Steward drove the left side of the lane and floated in a 14-footer for the game-winning basket.
 
Statistical Leaders
Points: Ali Ringering – 15
Rebounds: Adrienne Horn – 6
3-Pointers: Ali Ringering – 3
Assists: Ali Ringering – 5
Steals: Mary Barton and Kayla Steward – 2
Blocked Shots: three players – 1
 
Notable
The Saints put five players into double figures - Ali Ringering (15), Stephanie Sherwood (14), Kayla Steward (13), Mary Barton (12) and Adrienne Horn (11).
Maryville shot 64.3 percent in the first quarter, including hitting eight of its first nine shots.
All five starters recorded at least two assists.
The Saints previous season best for field goal percentage this season was .527 against Missouri S&T.
Maryville recorded its second straight GLVC win.
 
Records
Maryville: 6-10, 3-7 GLVC
Truman State: 10-7, 5-5 GLVC
 
Up Next
The Saints finish a three-game home stand as host Wisconsin-Parkside Saturday, Jan. 27, in 1 p.m. tip at Moloney Arena. During halftime of the contest, Maryville will recognize the 2011-12 team which earned the University's first GLVC championship and NCAA Division II Tournament bid.