TYLER, TEXAS – In the first game of a tournament hosted at UT-Tyler, the Maryville women's basketball team suffered through a cold-shooting outing and lost to Fort Lewis 62-50. The game was tied at 49-49 with five minutes to play but Fort Lewis pulled away late. Olivia Hahn led the Saints with 11 points, while Madyson Rigdon added 10 points. Alicia Burgos pulled down a team-high 11 rebounds. The Saints were held to a season-low 23.0 percent shooting.

HOW IT HAPPENED
Fort Lewis led for most of the opening quarter but Madyson Rigdon's bucket late cut the deficit to 12-11. The Saints fell behind 20-11 before two free throws by Liz Behan and a jumper pulled the Saints to 20-15. Fort Lewis pushed the lead to double digits before Olivia Hahn hit a 3-pointer and one free throw by Gracie Gopalan brought the Saints to 31-25 at halftime.
 
Maryville stayed close in the third after two free throws by Bree Shannon, a jumper by Hahn and a free throw made it 40-38. The Saints were down 43-40 heading into the final stanza. Rigdon nailed a 3-pointer as the Saints finally tied the score at 43-all. Fort Lewis pushed its edge back up to 49-43 but the Saints rallied. Adylan Ayer made one free throw and later tacked on a jumper. Annika Pluemer splashed in a 3-pointer as the Saints tied the score 49-49 with just over five minutes to play. The Maryville offense and Fort Lewis sank five free throws to retake the lead. A basket by Pluemer brought the Saints to 54-50 with 2:47 left but Fort Lewis scored the next eight points to hold on for the win.

STATISTICAL LEADERS
Points: Olivia Hahn - 11
Rebounds: Alicia Burgos - 11
Assists: Gracie Gopalan and Olivia Hahn - 1
3-Pointers: Madyson Rigdon and Olivia Hahn - 2
Steals: Madyson Rigdon - 3
Blocked Shots: Alicia Burgos - 2
 
RECORDS
Maryville: 8-3
Fort Lewis: 8-3
 
WHAT'S NEXT?
The Saints take on Adams State in their final action of 2025 at the UT-Tyler Tournament Thursday, Dec. 18.