The Saint Mary's University women's basketball team secured a 77-61 victory over St. Scholastica after pulling away late in the game, despite the Saints initially establishing a 16-2 lead in the first quarter.

By the Numbers
  • The Saints secured a 16-2 lead early in the first quarter, but Saint Mary's managed to trim the lead multiple times, getting as close as within two points.
  • Maddie Wall led the Cardinals with 11 points, and the team shot 44.2% from the field and made four 3-pointers.
State of Play
  • Saint Mary's exhibited resilience by narrowing the lead at various points in the game but ultimately fell short, facing a 16-point deficit in the final quarter.
  • The Cardinals are scheduled to play Augsburg in their upcoming 7 p.m. conference matchup at home on Wednesday.
Bottom Line

The Saint Mary's University women's basketball team displayed determination in the game against St. Scholastica, highlighted by their sustained effort to narrow the lead, despite ultimately falling short in the final quarter. The upcoming conference matchup against Augsburg presents an opportunity for the team to regroup and strive for a positive outcome.