Wisconsin-Parkside boxscore in PDF
 
Summary
The Maryville women's basketball had its bid for a three-game winning streak fall short as Wisconsin-Parkside held off the Saints 60-55 Saturday afternoon in Moloney Arena. The defeat spoiled a double-double effort by Adrienne Horn who finished with 12 points and 13 rebounds.
                                                                         
What Happened
The Saints had a strong defensive effort in the second quarter and limited the Rangers to just six points to take a 25-22 lead into the break. However, UW-Parkside turned the tables and held the Saints offense in check. The Saints trailed by 10 with 8:06 to play before mounting a big comeback. Mary Barton drilled a 3-ponter, and Amanda Ponce converted on a fastbreak layup. Two free throws by Kayla Steward drew the Saints to 45-42 with 6:44 remaining.
 
UWP pushed the edge back to eight but the Saints again rallied. Horn scored a three-point play, and added one free throw later. Steward sank a shot in traffic as Maryville again closed to 50-48 at the 3:08 mark. Stephanie Sherwood tied the game with two free throws at the 1:35 mark before Hayley Maystead hit a triple for the Rangers. Horn converted a layup as the Saints again closed to 53-52 but the Rangers hit seven of eight free throws to keep the Saints at bay.
 
Statistical Leaders
Points: Kayla Steward – 16
Rebounds: Adrienne Horn – 13
3-Pointers: Mary Barton – 2
Assists: Kayla Steward – 6
Steals: Ali Ringering – 1
Blocked Shots: two players – 1
 
Notable
Adrienne Horn's double-double is her first of the year.
Mary Barton added 10 points for the Saints
Maryville held UWP to 18.8 percent shooting in the second quarter (3-of-16).
The Saints shot 57.1 percent in the fourth quarter.
 
Records
Maryville: 6-11, 3-8 GLVC
Wisconsin-Parkside: 7-15, 3-7 GLVC
 
Up Next
The Saints travel to Evansville, Ind., to take on Southern Indiana Thursday, Feb. 1.