Women's Basketball Slips to McPherson

Leavenworth, Kansas – The University of Saint Mary women's basketball could not pull off the conference sweep at home against McPherson College Monday night inside Ryan Sports Center. The Spires fell to the Bulldogs 63-50 after an uncharacteristic shooting night.

The Spires are now 7-19 overall and 5-17 KCAC.

GAME FLOW
In the first quarter, Saint Mary trailed by 10 before Kenzie Beeler hit a three-pointer to cut the deficit into single digits. It was quickly matched with back-to-back three-pointers by McPherson. The Spires struggled handling the Bulldogs pressure which allowed McPherson to head into halftime, with a 36-20 lead. Paige Scheckel left the game early in the third due to injury and would not return. Saint Mary gained momentum in the fourth after a steal by Lexi Schamberger that led to a basket by Rachel Newquist to cut the lead to 10. The Bulldogs were able to respond and deny the comeback.

Schamberger led the team in scoring with 10 points. Sienna Brown had nine points and had six rebounds. The Spires recorded five blocks on the night.

WHATS AHEAD FOR THE SPIRES
Saint Mary travels to Lindsborg, Kan. for their last road game of the regular season where they will take on Bethany College in hopes to avenge a loss suffered earlier in the season. Tip-off is set for 6 pm.