Quincy Recap
The Maryville women's basketball team battled for its second straight victory as the Saints moved past Quincy 74-70 in overtime. Jayda Jansen scored a season-high 26 points to pace the Saints. The teams will play again Thursday night in Quincy, Ill.
 
What Happened
After a defensive battle in the opening quarter, the Saints stepped up on the offensive end. Trailing 16-13, Jayda Jansen and Donnetta Colbert hit consecutive jumpers. After a QU bucket, Jansen sank a mid-range jumper then a long 3-pointer to give the Saints their first lead of the day at 20-18. Quincy tied the game before a Karlee Feldman layup and one free throw by Mussorici. Kate Rolfes drained a 3-pointer from the right wing, and Carsyn Fearday's layup boosted the Saints to a 28-22 lead. Maryville's defense held Quincy to 7-of-25 shooting (28 percent) in the first half.
 
Quincy kept it close in the third quarter and trimmed the gap to 41-40 heading into the fourth quarter. The Saints edged ahead late in the fourth and were up 58-53 on two Jansen free throws at the 1:26 mark. QU had a three-point play but the Saints turned the ball over. The Hawks tied the game with 33 seconds left at 58-58. Jansen was fouled and put Maryville up 60-58 with 6.5 ticks to go. However, Quincy's Laney Lantz hit a jumper with 0.3 seconds remaining to force overtime.
 
In the extra session, Taylor Kirby grabbed an offensive rebound for a putback. Hunter Stidham had a steal and scored for a 64-60 edge. On the next possession, Kirby again hit the offensive glass for a hoop and a 66-60 lead midway through overtime. Jansen converted two at the line, and after a QU turnover, Antoinette Mussorici nailed two more at the stripe for a 70-62 lead. The visitors made two 3-pointers but Jansen's jumper with 12 seconds to play iced the game. Mussorici added 13 points and seven assists. Jansen hit all seven free throw attempts and added five assists, three rebounds and two steals.
 
Statistical Leaders
Points: Jayda Jansen - 26
Rebounds: Carsyn Fearday - 9
3-Point Field Goals: Jayda Jansen - 3
Assists: Antoinette Mussorici - 7
Steals: Taylor Kirby - 3
 
Records
Maryville: 4-4, 4-4 GLVC
Quincy: 0-8, 0-8 GLVC
 
What's Next?
The Saints and Hawks face off again, this time in Quincy, Ill., Thursday, Jan. 14.