Lindenwood Recap
Karlee Feldman had a double-double on a career-high 22 points to go along with 11 rebounds and four blocked shots as the Maryville women's basketball team roared to a 70-57 win at Lindenwood Thursday. Jayda Jansen finished with 21 points and six steals. Kate Rolfes provided a lift by knocking down two 3-pointers and finished with eight points.
 
What Happened
The Saints led 12-10 before Jansen hit a runner and Rolfes connected from the top of the key for a 17-10 margin. Feldman powered inside for a layup, and Jansen's drive was good for a 21-11 edge. The Saints shot 61 percent in the quarter and settled for a 23-16 lead after one. The Lions closed to 27-25 before the Saints answered with a 7-0 burst. Jansen's layup started the burst, Rolfes connected from deep and Jansen hit a jumper. After an LU score, Feldman had a layup, and Olivia Kastens' corner three was good for an 11-point margin. The Saints took a 40-31 cushion into the break.
 
Midway through the third, Antoinette Mussorici scored, and Jansen splashed a triple to extend the lead. Mussorici took over with six straight points as Maryville's margin grew to 55-35. The Saints held a 58-39 advantage after 30 minutes. Maryville built its largest lead of the night early in the fourth. After two Feldman free throws, Rolfes scored on a layup, and Maddy Meehan's bucket put the lead at 64-42. The Lions made a late push but the Saints kept a comfortable margin the rest of the way.
 
Statistical Leaders
Points: Karlee Feldman - 22
Rebounds: Karlee Feldman - 11
3-Point Field Goals: Kate Rolfes - 2
Assists: Rylee Mulvaney - 4
Steals: Jayda Jansen - 6
 
Records
Maryville: 8-9, 8-9 GLVC
Lindenwood: 8-7, 8-7 GLVC
 
What's Next?
The Saints stay in the area and head to the north side of town to face the University of Missouri-St. Louis Saturday, Feb. 13. Tip time in the Mark Twain Building is 1 p.m.