Drury boxscore in PDF
 
Summary
Ellen Foster recorded her first career double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds but No. 8 Drury prevailed over the Maryville women's basketball team 72-48. Foster took advantage of her trips to the free-throw line and sank nine at the stripe to pace the Saints.
 
What Happened
Kayla Steward hit a 3-pointer as the Saints took an early 3-2 lead but Drury scored seven straight to take the advantage. Maryville cut into a 13-point deficit as Adrienne Horn scored on a layup, and Foster added two free throws. Another free throw by Horn pulled the Saints to 17-9. Amanda Ponce converted a layup, and four straight free throws by Foster cut the Drury lead down to 23-17 with four minutes left in the half. Steward scored in the final minute as the Saints trailed 29-19 at the break.
 
However, the Lady Panthers outscored the Saints 9-2 to open the third quarter to build a steady lead. The Saints were unable to mount a charge in the fourth quarter as Drury won its sixth straight game to clinch the GLVC West Division title.
 
Statistical Leaders
Points: Ellen Foster – 15
Rebounds: Ellen Foster – 10
3-Pointers: Mary Barton and Kayla Steward – 2
Assists: Amanda Ponce – 3
Steals: three players – 2
Blocks: Adrienne Horn - 1
 
Notable
Kayla Steward chipped in 11 points.
The Saints held the high-scoring Drury attack to 29 points in the first half, just 12 in the second quarter.
Adrienne Horn added seven rebounds for Maryville.
 
Records
Maryville: 7-14, 4-11 GLVC
Drury: 22-2, 13-1 GLVC
 
Up Next
The Saints are next in action Saturday, Feb. 17, when McKendree visits in a 1 p.m. tip in Moloney Arena.