Grand Valley State recap
The Maryville women's basketball team was looking to build a two-game winning streak to start the season. However, Grand Valley State proved worthy of its No. 3 ranking and shot past the Saints 94-50 Saturday afternoon in Moloney Arena. Abby Monis and Mary Barton led Maryville with 11 points apiece.
 
What Happened
The Lakers seized the early momentum with an opening burst to force a time out. Jayda Jansen scored Maryville's first points of the game on a short jumper. Karlee Feldman sank two free throws, and Mary Barton drained a 3-pointer. Grand Valley shot a sparkling 73.7 percent in the first quarter to grab a 36-13 lead and were up 57-22 at halftime.
 
The Saints had their best shooting performance in the third quarte. Jansen scored inside, and Abby Monis hit a jumper. After a wing jumper by Hunter Stidham before Monis drilled her first career 3-pointer from the left wing to cap a 9-0 run. Maryville could not trim the deficit to less than 30 as the Lakers stayed unbeaten. The Saints had the edge in turnovers forced GVSU into 17 miscues.
 
Statistical Leaders
Points: Mary Barton and Abby Monis – 11
Rebounds: Karlee Feldman and Hunter Stidham – 3
3-Point Field Goals: Mary Barton – 3
Assists: Jayda Jansen – 6
Steals: Mary Barton, Hunter Stidham and Donnetta Colbert – 2
Blocked Shots: Olivia Kastens – 1
 
Records
Maryville: 1-1
Grand Valley State: 2-0
 
What's Next?
The Saints are next in action Sunday, Nov. 17, as they voyage across the state for a tilt at Northwest Missouri State.