St. Louis – Antoinette Mussorici tallied 19 points, while Carsyn Fearday finished with a career-high 14 points and eight rebounds as the Maryville women's basketball team eased to a 72-56 win over Harris-Stowe. The Saints shot 52.9 percent from the field to key the victory.
 
What Happened:
The Saints claimed a 20-10 lead after the first quarter by shooting 57.1 percent from the field, while limiting the Hornets to just a 23.5 percent mark. Maryville kept up the pressure and took a 34-25 lead into halftime. Hunter Stidham added 10 points. The Saints shot 52.9 percent in the contest.
 
Harris-Stowe chipped away at the Maryville margin and closed the gap down to just 48-45. Hunter Stidham scored the final basket of the third quarter, and the Saints took a 52-47 lead early in the fourth. Fearday converted a layup and followed with a 3-pointers. Abby Weis drilled a triple from the wing as the Saints built a 60-47 advantage. Maryville's margin grew to as many as 17 points as the Saints won their home opener.
 
Statistical Leaders:
Points: Antoinette Mussorici - 19
Rebounds: Carsyn Fearday - 8
Assists: Carsyn Fearday, Antoinette Mussorici, Abby Weiss - 4
3-Pointers: Carsyn Fearday, Antoinette Mussorici, Hunter Stidham - 2
Steals: Hunter Stidham - 4
Blocked Shots: Jenna Cotter, Taylor Kirby, Maddy Meehan - 1
 
Records:
Maryville: 3-2
Harris-Stowe: 2-3
 
What's Next?
The Saints are next in action Monday, Nov. 29, when they travel to St. Charles, Mo., to face Lindenwood in the Great Lakes Valley Conference opener. Game time is 5:30 p.m.