St. Louis – The Maryville women's basketball team was looking to topple league-leader Missouri-St. Louis but a big third quarter by the Tritons snapped the Saints' two-game winning streak 65-49. Carsyn Fearday and Haidyn Pitsch led Maryville with 11 points apiece.
 
What Happened:
The visitors led 15-14 after one and built a 20-16 lead early in the second quarter. Fearday drilled a 3-pointer that sparked an 8-0 run. Pitsch followed with a trey to push the Saints ahead. Antoinette Mussorici sank a jumper as Maryville built a 24-20 edge. UMSL came back to take a 33-30 lead into the break.
 
The Tritons opened the third quarter by scoring the first 14 points before Olivia Kastens got the Saints on the scoreboard. Hunter Stidham scored on a drive and her free throw pulled the Saints to within 52-36. Maryville cut into the UMSL lead and closed to within 61-46 but the Tritons held on.
 
Statistical Leaders:
Points: Carsyn Fearday and Haidyn Pitsch - 11
Rebounds: Carsyn Fearday - 5
Assists: three players - 2
3-Pointers: Haidyn Pitsch - 2
Steals: Carsyn Fearday - 2
Blocked Shots: Carsyn Fearday and Hunter Stidham - 1
 
Records:
Maryville: 9-11, 5-9
UMSL: 18-2, 14-1
 
What's Next?
The Saints continue their homestand versus local foes as Lindenwood invades Moloney Arena Saturday, Feb. 12, in a 1 p.m. start.