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Barnard Has 19 in Win Over Avila
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Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
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Avila (MO) (0-5, 0-1) | 12 | 10 | 17 | 15 | 54 |
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Saint Mary (3-2, 1-0) | 17 | 11 | 20 | 18 | 66 |
Avila (MO)
Game Statistics | Avila (MO) | Saint Mary |
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Field Goals | (19-64) | (18-61) |
Field Goal % | 29.7% | 29.5% |
Rebounds | 34 | 50 |
Assists | 9 | 11 |
Turnovers | 11 | 13 |
Pts off Turnovers | 6 | 12 |
2nd Chance Pts | 6 | 24 |
Pts in the Paint | 14 | 16 |
Fastbreak Pts | 0 | 0 |
Bench Pts | 6 | 15 |
Leavenworth, Kan.- The Univeristy of Saint Mary Women's Basketball team hosted the Avila Eagles to open KCAC play on Wednesday, resulting in a 66-54 win. The Spires are now 3-2 overall and 1-0 in the KCAC.
Saint Mary struck first, with four points coming from Tanea Sims, but the Eagles had an answer and built a 12-7 lead at one point. The Spires responded with back-to-back threes from Katelynn Ostronic and Keely Barnard to retake the lead. Saint Mary continued to press offensively as Tatum Studer nailed a three to open the second quarter. Ostronic recorded the final three points of the half for the Spires, who entered halftime with a 28-22 lead.
Barnard opened the third quarter with another three, while Paige Pendly hit two free throws to take a 35-27 lead. Rebecca Gilpin and Barnard each hit another three as the quarter ended to make it a 48-39 ball game. Avila could not seem to get within striking distance of the Spires as they controlled the ball in the final quarter to seal a 66-54 win over the Eagles.
Barnard led the offensive effort with 19 points and five made threes, while Sims posted a double-double with 12 points and 13 rebounds.
Up Next
Saint Mary will travel to take on the Sterling College Warriors at 3 p.m. on Saturday in Sterling, Kansas.