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Summary
The Maryville women's basketball used a big second half to rally past host Indianapolis Saturday afternoon.
Mary Barton scored 17 points to lead five Saints in double figures in scoring.
Ellen Foster hauled down a career-high 11 rebounds to pace the Saints on the glass.
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What Happened
Down 41-29 with eight minutes left in the third quarter, the Saints got back into the game with a 7-0 run. Foster scored on a layup, and
Ali Ringering followed with a three-point play. Two more free throws by Ringering drew the Saints to 41-36. Maryville trimmed the lead down to 52-51 at the end of the third on two
Kayla Steward free throws.
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Adrienne Horn scored on the first possession of the fourth quarter to give the Saints their first lead since midway in the opening period. UIndy scored before Barton hit two free throws, and Ringering drilled a 3-pointer. Up 60-57, Steward scored four straight for the Saints to build a 64-57 edge. The Greyhounds made a layup, but Barton splashed in a 3-pointer with 1:13 left to play as the Saints took their biggest lead of the game. The teams traded baskets but Horn hit one free throw to put the game away.
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Statistical Leaders
Points: Mary Barton – 17
Rebounds: Ellen Foster – 11
3-Pointers: Mary Barton – 3
Assists: Mary Barton – 4
Steals: Kayla Steward and
Amanda Ponce – 2
Blocked Shots: Adrienne Horn – 2
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Notable
Ellen Foster grabbed double-digit rebounds for the first time in her career to set her best mark.
The Saints had five players in double figures.
Maryville shot 50 percent from the field in both the third and fourth quarters.
The 12-point deficit overcome in the win is the largest rally this season by the Saints.
Maryville committed just eight turnovers.
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Records
Maryville: 7-12, 4-9 GLVC
Indianapolis: 7-16, 4-9 GLVC
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Up Next
The Saints are back at home Thursday, Feb. 8, when they entertain Lewis in a 5:30 p.m. tip in Moloney Arena.
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