Quincy recap
Mary Barton exploded for 37 points as Maryville defeated Quincy 78-53 in the regular season finale Saturday in Moloney Arena. The point total is Barton's second-highest scoring output and the third best in school history. She hit 15-of-23 shots, including 6-of-8 from 3-point range, to tie the school record for field goals made in a game.
 
What Happened
The Saints used a big third quarter to break away from a 29-27 lead at halftime. Maryville was up 37-33 at the 7:14 mark before Barton hit two quick buckets, and a three-point play by UU Longs led to a 44-33 advantage. QU scored but the Saints embarked on a 9-0 burst. Barton had her own three-point sequence, and Karlee Feldman powered for a layup. After a Feldman free throw, Jayda Jansen drilled a jumper in the paint for a 53-35 margin with just over one minute left in the quarter.
 
The Saints took control by opening the fourth on a 10-0 spree. Barton and Abby Monis splashed in back-to-back 3-pointers, and layups by Barton and Longs stacked the lead up to 63-39 with 6:14 left. The Maryville defense kept Quincy off the scoreboard for nearly the first five minutes as the Saints cruised to the victory.
 
Statistical Leaders
Points: Mary Barton – 37
Rebounds: Abby Monis – 17
3-Point Field Goals: Mary Barton – 6
Assists: Mary Barton – 5
Steals: Abby Monis – 4
 
Records
Maryville: 16-11, 11-9 GLVC
Quincy: 7-21, 3-17 GLVC
 
What's Next?
The Saints have qualified for the 2020 GLVC Tournament and will open quarterfinal action Thursday, March 5, at First Community Arena on the campus of SIU Edwardsville in Edwardsville, Ill.