Rolla, Mo. – Haidyn Pitsch poured in a career-high 27 points as the Maryville women's basketball team extended its winning streak to five with a 75-70 victory at Missouri S&T. Pitsch scored 18 points in six minutes during the third quarter, and Carsyn Fearday recorded a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds. The Saints continue their best Division II era start at 10-3 as well as the best GLVC start with a 5-1 mark.
 
Missouri S&T recap
Trailing 6-5, the Saints surged ahead on the strength of a 9-0 burst. Fearday started the run with a layup, and Antoinette Mussorici followed with a drive and bucket. Fearday nailed a jumper, Jenna Cotter scored in traffic, and one free throw by Mussorici built a 14-6 lead. The Miners inched back to 18-15 before Maryville scored six straight points. Fearday, Abby Weis and Haidyn Pitsch all scored inside for a 24-15 advantage. The Saints kept Missouri S&T off the scoreboard for the final three minutes of the second quarter and took a 32-21 lead into the break.
 
The Miners scored to open the third quarter before the Saints answered with seven straight points. Taylor Kirby had a layup and Pitsch drilled a 3-pointer and jumper to push the Saints on top 39-23. The Saints kept a double-digit lead throughout the third. Pitsch sank two more late 3-pointers for a 51-34 advantage and took a 58-43 cushion into the final 10 minutes.
 
Kirby made a layup for a 66-51 lead at the 6:32 mark of the fourth before the Miners mounted a big rally. Missouri S&T outscored the Saints 12-2 and closed to within 68-63 with two minutes to play. Pitsch drilled a triple to give Maryville 71-63 edge. The Miners scored five straight before Pitsch made one free throw, and the Saints defense forced a turnover. Mussorici sank two free throws with 16 seconds left for a 74-68 lead. Missouri S&T made a layup but Pitsch hit one final free throw to seal the 75-70 victory.
 
Kirby finished with 11 points, while Mussorici added 10 points. Hunter Stidham and Maddy Meehan both snared eight rebounds apiece.
 
Statistical Leaders
Points: Haidyn Pitsch - 27
Rebounds: Carsyn Fearday - 10
Assists: Antoinette Mussorici - 3
3-Pointers: Haidyn Pitsch - 5
Steals: Haidyn Pitsch - 2
 
Records
Maryville: 10-3, 5-1 GLVC
Missouri S&T: 7-6, 3-2 GLVC
 
What's Next?
The Saints make their shortest road trip of the season as they head to Missouri-St. Louis Saturday, Jan. 7, for a 1 p.m. clash.