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Northwest Missouri State recap
The Maryville women's basketball team set a school record with 40 points in the fourth quarter to rally past Northwest Missouri State 87-78 Saturday afternoon in Moloney Arena. The Saints hit 10-of-15 shots from the field, including 5-of-6 from 3-point range, in the quarter to win their home opener. Kayla Steward poured in a career-high 24 points to pace the victory.
 
What Happened
The Saints were down 44-29 with eight minutes left in the third quarter but chipped away at the deficit. Erin Lenahan scored in the lane, and a 3-pointer by Kayla Steward brought Maryville to 47-40. Early in the fourth, UU Longs made one free throw, and Lenahan sank a layup to trim the margin to five. The Bearcats still led 65-59 before the Saints embarked on an 11-0 burst to surge ahead. Steward drilled a 3-pointer, and two free throws by Jayda Jansen tied the game 65-65 with 4:46 to play. Longs sank a triple from the wing to push the Saints ahead by three. Jansen converted two free throws for a 70-65 Maryville margin. The Saints were still up 74-69 but Jansen scored on a layup, and Barton hit a 3-pointer and a 79-69 advantage. Maryville took its largest lead of the game in the final minute at 82-71 and closed out the win.
 
Statistical Leaders
Points: Kayla Steward – 24
3-Pointers: Kayla Steward – 5
Rebounds: Stephanie Sherwood – 7
Assists: Mary Barton – 6
Steals: Kayla Steward – 3
Blocks: Kayla Steward – 2
 
Notable
The Saints scored more points in the fourth quarter than any other two quarters combined.
Stephanie Sherwood had 14 points, while Mary Barton added 13.
Jayda Jansen notched 12 points in her season debut.
The Saints committed just eight turnovers.
 
Records
Maryville: 2-1
Northwest Missouri State: 1-3
 
What's Next?
The Saints are next in action at a tournament hosted by Washburn in Topeka, Kan. Maryville played Newman Friday, Nov. 23, and host Washburn Saturday, Nov. 24.