St. Louis – Despite a double-double from Taylor Kirby, the Maryville women's basketball team had its two-game winning streak end in a 70-55 decision at Southern Indiana. Kirby had 13 points and a career-high 12 rebounds to pace the Saints. Carsyn Fearday and Antoinette Mussorici both finished with 11 points apiece. The Maryville defense held USI to 31.5 percent shooting.
 
What Happened:
Southern Indiana scored the first eight points of the game before Olivia Kastens got the Saints on the scoreboard with a 3-pointer. Maryville closed to 13-7 on a Mussorici layup before USI scored eight of the last 10 points of the quarter.
 
The Saints were down 21-10 but embarked on a 13-4 run to get back into the game. After five straight points, USI made a jumper but Mussorici and Kastens sank consecutive triples to close the gap to 25-23. However, the Screaming Eagles scored nine straight points to take a 37-25 lead at halftime.
 
The Saints converted three of the opening four baskets of the third quarter to get within 40-31. USI pushed its advantage back to double-digits with six straight points. Maryville made a charge by tallying seven of eight points but USI steadied itself for a 53-40 lead. The Saints got as close as 61-52 with just under three minutes left in the game but would not get closer.
 
Statistical Leaders:
Points: Taylor Kirby - 13
Rebounds: Taylor Kirby - 12
Assists: Abby Weis - 4
3-Pointers: Olivia Kastens - 2
Steals: Cici Rindy - 2
Blocked Shots: Jenna Cotter - 4
 
Records:
Maryville: 11-12, 7-10
Southern Indiana: 19-4, 13-2
 
What's Next?
The Saints play their final road game of the season as they travel to Lebanon, Ill., to challenge McKendree Saturday, Feb. 19.