Saint Mary’s Women’s Basketball Falls to LMU in WCC Tournament Final: LMU Dominates with 78-62 Victory
Saint Mary's Women's Basketball fell to LMU 78-62 in a close WCC Tournament game, with their season coming to an end after a valiant effort.
The Big PictureThe Gaels fought hard throughout the game, but LMU's strong performance and hot shooting in the fourth quarter secured their victory.
By the Numbers- Maia Jones led Saint Mary's with 21 points.
- Zeryhia Aokuso contributed 15 points, five assists, and seven rebounds.
- Ali Bamberger scored 12 points and dished out five assists, while Tayla Dalton led in steals with four.
- Saint Mary's led by as much as six points during the game.
- LMU's strong defensive play limited Saint Mary's to a 33.3% shooting percentage overall.
- LMU excelled in the fourth quarter, shooting 72.7% from the field and 12 for 14 on free throws.
Looking ahead, Saint Mary's will reflect on the season and prepare for future opportunities to excel in upcoming tournaments.
Bottom LineSaint Mary's Women's Basketball fought hard in the WCC Tournament but fell short against LMU, ending their season with resilience and determination.
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