Springfield, Mo. – The Maryville women's basketball team was looking to build a three-game winning streak but No. 2 Drury extended its winning streak to 19 with an 81-57 decision over the Saints. Antoinette Mussorici led the team with 18 points and four assists. Haidyn Pitsch finished with 10 points, while Madyson Rigdon chipped in a season-high seven points and four rebounds.
 
Drury recap
The Saints pulled to within 13-11 on a Rigdon layup but Drury went on an 11-3 run. Pitsch hit a 3-pointer to end the first for a 24-17 deficit. Early in the second quarter, Maddy Meehan hit a jumper that cut the host's lead down to 29-21. The margin was still single digits when Taylor Kirby converted two free throws with six minutes left in the half. Drury went on an 11-2 run before Faith Hawthorne scored at the buzzer to make it 45-29 at the break.
 
Drury opened the third quarter by scoring nine of the first 10 points to push its advantage to more than 20 points. The Saints answered and made a run during a 10-2 burst. Faith Hawthorne started the rush with a 3-pointer, the first of her career. After DU scored, Carsyn Fearday had a layup, and Mussorici converted a three-point play. One free throw by Rigdon trimmed the deficit to 67-41. However, the Saints were unable to cut the deficit below 20 points the rest of the contest.
 
Statistical Leaders
Points: Antoinette Mussorici - 18
Rebounds: Carsyn Fearday - 5
Assists: Antoinette Mussorici - 4
3-Pointers: Antoinette Mussorici and Haidyn Pitsch - 2
Steals: Faith Hawthorne and Antoinette Mussorici - 2
Blocked Shots: Faith Hawthorne - 1
 
Records
Maryville: 13-10, 8-8 GLVC
No. 2 Drury: 22-1, 15-0 GLVC
 
What's Next?
The Saints play their final road game of the season as they head to Southwest Baptist Saturday, Feb. 11.