ROLLA, MO., February 7, 2019 – Sophomore Alex LaPorta recorded her ninth double-double of the season with 10 points and 11 rebounds, but it wasn't enough as the Tritons were limited to a 29.0 percent shooting in a 60-49 loss at Missouri S&T Thursday night in Great Lakes Valley Conference action. The loss snapped a three-game win streak by UMSL. 
 
Records: UMSL (11-10, 5-7 GLVC), Missouri S&T (10-10, 4-8 GLVC)
 
How it Happened
UMSL clung to a 13-11 first quarter lead after jumping out to a 9-2 advantage. The Lady Miners rallied back to take a 25-21 lead at the break and held on to a 36-35 advantage after three quarters of play.
 
A three-point bucket by freshman Faye Meissner tied the game at 38-38 90 seconds into the final frame, but Missouri S&T followed with six unanswered points and sealed the game by making 7-of-8 free throws in the final 47 seconds.
 
Inside the Box Score

• Senior Arielle Jackson scored 13 points.
• Freshman Kiara Stewart equaled her season-best of 15 rebounds.
• UMSL was forced into 20 turnovers and were outrebounded 44-38.
• Missouri S&T shot 35.7 percent, but were 4-of-8 from three-point range and made 16-of-18 free throws.
• LaPorta added team-bests of three steals and two assists.

 
Up Next: UMSL travels to No. 1 ranked Drury on Saturday.