QUINCY, ILL., January 19, 2019 – The University of Missouri-St. Louis women's basketball team shot 61.5 percent in the first quarter and led by as many as nine in that opening frame, but couldn't maintain its quick start on Saturday, suffering a 77-65 loss at Quincy in Great Lakes Valley Conference play.
Records: UMSL (8-9, 2-6 GLVC), Quincy (5-12, 3-5 GLVC)
How it Happened
UMSL held a 19-15 lead at the end of the opening quarter, but saw Quincy surge ahead for a 42-31 halftime lead. The Tritons connected at just a 21.4 percent clip in the second frame as they were outscored, 27-12, by the Hawks. Quincy also took advantage of 11 first half UMSL turnovers, scoring 13 points on the miscues.
After the Hawks took their largest lead of the game at 57-36 midway through the third quarter, UMSL staged a 12-0 run, pulling within 57-48 on a three-point play by freshman
Faye Meissner with 2:09 on the clock. Quincy took a 60-48 lead into the final 10 minutes, while the Tritons were unable to get their deficit under nine points.
UMSL shot 33.3 percent over the final three quarters.
Inside the Box Score
- Senior Kaitlynn Henning and redshirt junior Laura Szorenyi had 15 points each.
- Freshman Kiara Stewart just missed the double-double, finishing with 10 rebounds and nine points.
- UMSL was outrebounded for the first time in 12 games, 38-33.
- Quincy shot 45.5 percent despite going 2-of-12 from long range, while UMSL finished with a 39.7 percent clip.
- Freshman Faye Meissner dished out a season-best five assists.
- The Tritons committed 20 turnovers, leading to 24 points on the Hawks' end, and were flagged for 20 fouls with Quincy going 25-of-28 at the charity stripe.
Up Next: UMSL returns to the court next Saturday, hosting Maryville in the start of a three-game homestand.
