Rolla, Mo. – A 24-3 run keyed the Maryville women's basketball team to a 79-60 victory at Missouri S&T Saturday afternoon. Carsyn Fearday had a game-high 20 points, while Gracie Stugart tallied a season-high 17 points. Maryville shot 80 percent (12-of-15) from the field in the second quarter to put the game away early. The win is the first in Great Lakes Valley Conference play for the Saints.

Missouri S&T recap
The Miners scored the first seven points of the game but the Saints roared into the lead by scoring the next 13 points. Stugart started the run with a 3-pointer and a driving layup. The Saints made three free throws before baskets by Annika Pluemer and Karlee Feldman were good for a 13-7 lead. Maryville took a 15-9 edge into the second after forcing nine turnovers in the opening 10 minutes.
 
Maryville took control early in the second with a 24-3 run that saw them hit 9-of-10 shots to stun the Miners. Carsyn Fearday hit three straight jumpers, and Stugart followed as the Saints sank four consecutive field goals. Up 29-16, the Saints reeled off an 11-0 burst. After an Antoinette Mussorici free throw, Stugart hit a jumper and Mussorici drained a triple. Jenna Cotter powered for a layup, and Madyson Rigdon drained a triple for a 39-16 advantage. A late trey by Haidyn Pitsch pushed the Saints to a 44-18 cushion at intermission.
 
The Miners tried to cut into the lead but the Saints held at least a 20-point lead the entire third quarter. Fearday scored five straight points as the Saints took their largest advantage of the day at 60-33 late in the third. The Miners pulled to within 11 points midway through the final 10 minutes but the Saints gathered the momentum back with a 7-2 run and eased to the triumph.

Statistical Leaders
Points: Carsyn Fearday - 20
Rebounds: Karlee Feldman - 8
Assists: Carsyn Fearday - 5
3-Pointers: Haidyn Pitsch - 3
Steals: three players - 2
Blocked Shots: Karlee Feldman - 2
 
Records
Maryville: 3-7, 1-4 GLVC
Missouri S&T: 1-9, 0-5 GLVC
 
What's Next?
The Saints play their final game of 2023 Thursday, Dec. 14, when they host Hannibal-LaGrange in an 11 a.m. tip in Moloney Arena.