Lewis boxscore in PDF
 
Summary
Kayla Steward scored 20 points on 9-of-14 shooting but could not prevent Lewis from handing the Maryville women's basketball team a 75-66 Thursday night in Moloney Arena. Mary Barton added 13 points, while Brooklyn Chaffin came off the bench and scored 11 points.
 
What Happened
Lewis led 26-23 midway through the second quarter but the Saints scored seven straight points to take the lead. Steward sank a jumper, and Amanda Ponce followed with a three-point play. Steward knocked down a jumper as the Saints grabbed a 30-26 edge. The Saints was tied late before Chaffin drilled a triple to give Maryville a 35-32 lead at halftime.
 
The Saints were still up 37-35 early in the third before the Flyers went on a 13-0 run. Chaffin knocked down a 3-pointer, and Steward followed with a bucket to draw the Saints to 48-42. Steward hit a long 3-pointer at the buzzer as the Saints cut the deficit down to 56-52 heading to the fourth.
 
Adrienne Horn went on a personal 6-0 run and Barton sank a 3-pointer as the Saints went back up 61-58 at the 5:56 mark. However, Lewis scored six straight points to retake the lead. The Saints got as close as 66-63 with 3:29 to play on a Ponce jumper but were unable to tie the game.
 
Statistical Leaders
Points: Kayla Steward – 20
Rebounds: Ellen Foster – 6
3-Pointers: Mary Barton – 3
Assists: Kayla Steward – 7
Steals: Ellen Foster and Abby Monis – 2
 
Notable
Kayla Steward had her second-highest scoring output of the season with 20 points.
Steward tied her season high with seven assists.
Brooklyn Chaffin reached double digits in scoring for the first time since the Missouri Valley game (Dec. 15, 2017).
The Saints forced Lewis in to 16 turnovers but was unable to overcome two double-doubles by the Flyers.
 
Records
Maryville: 7-13, 4-10 GLVC
Lewis: 19-5, 12-2 GLVC
 
Up Next
The Saints continue their homestand with a game Saturday, Feb. 10, against No. 8 Drury at 1 p.m.