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Lewis recap
The Maryville women's basketball team was looking for its second win over a ranked opponent this season as the Saints played at No. 16 Lewis. However, All-American candidate Jessica Kelliher poured in 42 points and had 17 rebounds as the Flyers proved worthy of their ranking to down the Saints 86-67. Abby Monis had her best scoring output in a Great Lakes Valley Conference game as she finished with 18 points on 9-of-13 shooting and added seven rebounds.
 
What Happened
Lewis took a double-digit lead before a 3-pointer by Barton and a Monis layup pulled the Saints to 21-15. The Flyers scored a bucket but Jansen drilled a 3-pointer late in the first quarter to bring the Saints back to 23-18. Lewis pushed the lead back to double figures but Maryville rallied again. Down 34-21, Kayla Steward sank two free throws to start a 7-0 burst. Barton scored on a layup, and Hunter Stidham's 3-pointer brought the Saints to 34-28 with 4:52 to play in the half. A UU Longs layup kept the score at 40-35 but Lewis took a 47-37 lead at halftime.
 
The Saints stayed within striking range in the third quarter when Jansen's 3-point play cut the Lewis lead to 57-47. However, the Flyers scored 10 of the final 14 points to stretch their lead out to 67-51. The Saints got as close as 73-57 with under eight minutes to play after an Erin Lenahan 3-pointer but could not cut into the lead any further. Barton and Jansen both finished with 10 points apiece.
 
Statistical Leaders
Points: Abby Monis – 18
Rebounds: Abby Monis – 7
3-Point Field Goals: Mary Barton and Hunter Stidham – 2
Assists: Hunter Stidham – 3
Steals: Abby Monis – 3
Blocked Shots: three players – 1
 
Records
Maryville: 16-8, 10-5 GLVC
Lewis: 22-2, 13-1 GLVC
 
What's Next?
The Saints are back at home Thursday, Feb. 21, as they host Missouri S&T for 1,000 Saints/Kids Rock Cancer Night. The game will start earlier than usual with a 5 p.m. tip.