Drury Recap
Facing top-ranked Drury, the Maryville women's basketball squad battled the Lady Panthers but saw the visitors use a big second half for a 76-56 win in Moloney Arena. Karlee Feldman led the Saints with 12 points, while Donnetta Colbert finished with 10 points.
 
What Happened
The Saints fell behind at the start and Drury led by 11 after the first quarter. Maryville still trailed 29-17 before making a charge. Feldman powered for back-to-back layups to start the run. Olivia Kasten's had a three-point play, and Colbert's jumper was true. Antoinette Mussorici's two free throws and a layup by Taylor Kirby pulled the Saints to 34-30 with 3:55 left in the half. A late Feldman bucket cut the Drury lead down to 40-34 at the half.
 
Drury opened the third quarter on a 16-3 burst to take control of the game. The Saints answered with an 8-2 burst and got back to within 60-48 heading to the final 10 minutes. Feldman sank two free throws, and Hunter Stidham knocked down a jumper but the Saints were unable to bring the margin back down to single digits. The Saints forced Drury into 17 turnovers but hurt themselves with 27 of their own.
 
Statistical Leaders
Points: Karlee Feldman - 12
Rebounds: Karlee Feldman and Taylor Kirby - 10
3-Point Field Goals: Jayda Jansen and Donnetta Colbert - 2
Assists: Jayda Jansen - 5
Steals: Jayda Jansen - 5
Blocked Shots: three players - 1
 
Records
Maryville: 7-8, 7-8 GLVC
Drury: 10-0, 10-0 GLVC
 
What's Next?
The Saints head back out on the road for their only game of the week as they take on Missouri S&T, Thursday, Feb. 4, in a 5:30 pm start.