Columbus, Ohio - The Maryville women's basketball team had a shot to win or force overtime in the waning seconds but Ohio Dominican stopped the Saints and held on for a 72-70 victory. The loss spoiled a double-double by Taylor Kirby who finished with 15 points and 11 rebounds, while Antoinette Mussorici led the Saints with 18 points.
 
Ohio Dominican recap
The Saints were still down 67-54 and still trailed 70-59 with 4:54 to play. Abby Weis sank a jumper to spark an 8-0 run. Rylee Mulvaney scored on a layup, Mussorici converted in the lane and added two free throws as the Saints trimmed the deficit to 70-67 at the 2:22 mark. ODU scored to end the run but the Maryville defense did not surrender another point.
 
Mussorici scored on a driving layup to make it 72-69. On the next trip, Mussorici sank one free throw to pull the Saints to 72-70 with 37 seconds left. Maryville's defense caused a shot-clock violation to give the Saints the ball back for the potential tying to go-ahead basket. Maryville worked the ball inside but the final attempt was blocked as the Panthers held on for the win.
 
The Saints outrebounded ODU 35-26 and converted 18-of-22 at the free-throw line. However, ODU converted 12-of-21 from 3-point range to overcome the Maryville edge.
 
Statistical Leaders
Points: Antoinette Mussorici - 18
Rebounds: Taylor Kirby - 11
Assists: Antoinette Mussorici - 4
3-Pointers: Carsyn Fearday, Rylee Mulvaney, Haidyn Pitsch - 2
Steals: Taylor Kirby - 3
Blocked Shots: Taylor Kirby, Abby Weis - 1
 
Records
Maryville: 2-2
Ohio Dominican: 2-2
 
What's Next?
The Saints begin Great Lakes Valley Conference play with a contest Saturday, Nov. 26, at William Jewell.