Indianapolis Recap
Jayda Jansen finished with team highs of 21 points and seven rebounds as the Maryville women's basketball team stretched its winning streak to four with a thrilling 59-58 triumph at Indianapolis. The game was a crucial clash for positioning in the 2021 GLVC Tournament. The Saints also snapped UIndy's six-game winning streak in the process.
Karlee Feldman added 15 points, while
Antoinette Mussorici finished with 14 points and three assists.
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What Happened
The Saints grabbed control early as Mussorici drained a 3-pointer to open the game. UIndy scored a basket before Maryville reeled off 13 straight points. Jansen and
Rylee Mulvaney sank back-to-back jumpers, and Feldman worked in the lane for a 3-point play. Jansen hit three straight buckets as the Saints surged to a 16-2 lead with 4:28 left in the first quarter. Maryville took a 20-10 lead after one quarter while hitting 9-of-13 shots in the frame. The Saints built the advantage with a 7-0 run to close the second and up the margin to 38-24 at halftime.
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UIndy rallied in the third quarter but the Saints still held a 48-44 margin into the final 10 minutes. The Greyhounds finally drew even at 49-49 with 6:54 left in the game.
Donnetta Colbert made one free throw, and a Jansen jumper built a 52-49 edge. UIndy took its first lead of the game with 4:51 remaining at 53-52 but Feldman's layup and Jansen's jumper pushed the Saints back in front 56-53. Leading 59-55, Mussorici drained a crucial 3-pointer for a 59-55 lead with 1:50 to play. Indianapolis pulled back to within 59-58 but missed in the final seconds as the Saints held on for the crucial victory in the chase for a GLVC Tournament bid.
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Statistical Leaders
Points:
Jayda Jansen - 21
Rebounds:
Karlee Feldman and
Jayda Jansen - 7
3-Point Field Goals:
Antoinette Mussorici - 3
Assists:
Antoinette Mussorici - 3
Steals:
Jayda Jansen – 3
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Records
Maryville: 11-9, 11-9 GLVC
Indianapolis: 11-9, 11-9 GLVC
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What's Next?
The Saints head to Romeoville, Ill., to take on Lewis in the regular-season finale Saturday, Feb. 27.
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