Kansas City, Mo. – With five players in double figures, the Maryville women's basketball team reached a season high in points and defeated Rockhurst 84-76 in Great Lakes Valley Conference play Monday. Antoinette Mussorici scored a game-high 21 points, while Haidyn Pitsch sank her first five shots from 3-point range en route to tying her career high with 19 points. The Saints won their first two GLVC games for the first time since 2014-15.
 
Rockhurst recap
The Saints trailed 58-57 late in the third quarter but scored the last five points. Mussorici had a driving layup, and Hunter Stidham drained a 3-pointer as Maryville took a 62-58 edge into the fourth. Mussorici sank a jumper to start the final quarter. The Hawks scored their first point in nearly four minutes before another Stidham triple pushed the edge to 67-60.
 
Rockhurst closed to 67-65 but Pitsch splashed in her fifth trey of the night. Taylor Kirby scored eight straight points to keep the Saints ahead at 78-71 with 3:27 left to play. The Hawks again inched to within 80-76 but the Saints hit four free throws in the final seconds to close out the victory.
 
Statistical Leaders
Points: Antoinette Mussorici - 21
Rebounds: Haidyn Pitsch - 9
Assists: Antoinette Mussorici - 6
3-Pointers: Haidyn Pitsch - 5
Steals: Taylor Kirby - 2
Blocked Shots: Jenna Cotter - 2
 
Records
Maryville: 4-2, 2-0 GLVC
Rockhurst: 3-4, 0-1 GLVC
 
What's Next?
The Saints are back at home Thursday, Dec. 1, when they host Southwest Baptist for a 5:15 p.m. contest in Moloney Arena.