Women's Basketball Falls 74-60 to Baker

Ottawa, Kan. – The University of Saint Mary women's basketball team finished the Heart Classic on Saturday, going 0-2. The Lady Spires fell to Baker University 74-60 Saturday afternoon in their final game of the Tournament.

GAME FLOW
After shooting over 47 percent from the field the night before, cold shooting by the Lady Spires put them down 24-1 at the end of the first quarter. Despite dominating in the paint out-scoring Baker 34-13, The University of Saint Mary was unable to come back. Paige Scheckel led in scoring with 26 points and had 6 rebounds.

KEY STATISTICS

• Danielle Cassady had 6 assists giving her the crown for most assists in the tournament (12 in two games)
• Saint Mary out rebounded Baker 45-43
• Paige Scheckel had a career high 26 points
• USM dominated Baker in the paint where they outscored them 34-13

WHATS AHEAD FOR THE SPIRES
The Lady Spires are back in action November 7, where they take on Cottey College at 5:30 PM in Nevada Missouri.