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McKendree recap
The Maryville women's basketball team was looking for its third straight victory but McKendree stopped the Saints 68-47 in a Great Lakes Valley Conference matchup. Erin Lenahan tallied a career-high 19 points to lead Maryville.
 
What Happened
The Bearcats jumped out with the early lead by scoring the first nine points of the game. Katie Diakhaby finally scored to get the Saints on the scoreboard, and Stephanie Sherwood knocked down a jumper. Abby Monis hit a layup, and one free throw by Kayla Steward trimmed the gap to 17-10. Midway through the second quarter, Lenahan made a short runner to pull Maryville to 29-20. However, the Bearcats went on a 10-2 run to close the half.
 
Midway through the third, the Saints made a run with a 10-0 burst. Lenahan started the run, and Mary Barton added a jumper. Lenahan then scored six straight points in 21 seconds with two free throws and back-to-back steals leading to layups to pull the Saints to 47-34 with 3:01 left in the quarter. However, the Saints were unable to pull any closer in the final 10 minutes.
 
Statistical Leaders
Points: Erin Lenahan – 19
Rebounds: Abby Monis – 9
Assists: Kayla Steward – 3
Steals: Erin Lenahan – 3
Blocks: four players – 1
 
Records
Maryville: 4-3, 1-1 GLVC
McKendree: 5-2, 2-0 GLVC
 
What's Next?
The Saints are next in action Saturday, Dec. 8, as they face Christian Brothers University for a 1 p.m. tip in Moloney Arena.