McKendree recap
Mary Barton poured in 30 points, including a school-record 19-for-19 performance at the free-throw line, as the Maryville women's basketball team rallied in the fourth quarter for a 69-65 triumph over McKendree. Barton's 19 free throws also set a school record for makes in a game, while the team's 96.0 percent free throw percentage (24-of-25) broke the previous mark of 95.2 percent.
 
What Happened
McKendree held a 55-48 lead with 6:41 remaining before the Saints rallied with eight straight points to grab the advantage. Jayda Jansen started the run with a three-point play, and she knocked down a 3-pointer to pull the Saints to 55-54 with 3:58 to play. The Maryville defense forced a turnover, and Barton drained two at the line to push the Saints back ahead 56-55 at the 3:14 mark.
 
McKendree made a 3-pointer to take its final lead of the game 58-56. Barton tied the game with two free throws. Jansen came up with a blocked shot on a 3-pointer, and Barton scored on a reverse layup for a 60-58 edge with 1:58 remaining. The Saints forced another miss, and Jansen drilled another 3-pointer for a 63-58 lead. The Bearcats made one late push but Barton sank six free throws in the final minute to seal the victory.
 
Jansen added 16 points while hitting three 3-pointers and six rebounds. Hunter Stidham chipped in nine points, while UU Longs finished with eight points. Abby Monis grabbed seven rebounds for Maryville. The Saints committed just seven turnovers on the day. Paced by Barton, the Saints
 
Statistical Leaders
Points: Mary Barton – 30
Rebounds: Abby Monis – 7
3-Point Field Goals: Jayda Jansen – 3
Assists: Mary Barton, Jayda Jansen and Abby Monis – 3
Steals: four players – 1
Blocked Shots: Abby Monis – 2
 
Records
Maryville: 12-9, 7-7 GLVC
McKendree: 11-11, 4-10 GLVC
 
What's Next?
The Saints start their final road trip of the season as they travel to Lewis Thursday, Feb. 13.