Springfield, Mo. – The Maryville women's team was looking to build a mini winning streak but No. 4 Drury turned the Saints back 75-49 in the O'Reilly Center. Three Maryville players scored in double figures with Antoinette Mussorici and Haidyn Pitsch both scoring 11 points apiece, while Abby Weis added 10.
 
What Happened:
Pitsch sank two early field goals, and a Carsyn Fearday jumper tied the score at 8-8. Drury went on a 10-0 run before Olivia Kastens sank two free throws to trim the deficit to 18-10. The hosts scored 13 of the final 14 points of the quarter to build a 31-11 lead. The teams traded scores until the midpoint of the quarter. Drury used a 9-2 burst to take a 48-21 edge into the break.
 
Mussorici went on a personal 7-2 run to keep Drury from pulling away in the third. Weis drained a 3-pointer but the Lady Panthers scored six straight to close the quarter. Pitsch converted a deep 3-pointer to open the final quarter and build some momentum. The Saints tallied six unanswered points but never trimmed the deficit below 20 the rest of the way.
 
Statistical Leaders:
Points: Antoinette Mussorici and Haidyn Pitsch - 11
Rebounds: Carsyn Fearday - 6
Assists: Hunter Stidham - 4
3-Pointers: Abby Weis - 2
Steals: CiCi Rindy and Abby Weis - 2
Blocked Shots: CiCi - 2
 
Records:
Maryville: 7-8, 3-6
Drury: 20-2, 10-1
 
What's Next?
The Saints stay in the southwest corner of the state and play at Southwest Baptist Saturday, Jan. 29.