Baltimore, MD-- The St. Mary's College of Maryland Women's Basketball Team (5-3) faced off against Notre Dame (MD) (2-7) for a midweek United East Conference Contest. The Seahawks defeated the Gators, 54-46. 

How It Happened

• The Seahawks and Gators started the game neck and neck. With the game tied at 10, St. Mary's gained a slight advantage to end the first quarter after a Keira Mason free throw and Marley Saunders three pointer. The Seahawks led 14-11 going into the second quarter. 

• After a slow start to the quarter offensively for both teams, the Seahawks were able to get some breathing room at the five minute mark. Olivia Liszt chipped in a lay up while Marley Saunders added two more three pointers to give St. Mary's a nine point lead. The Seahawks took a 27-18 lead into the halftime break. 

• The third quarter proved to be a defensive battle with neither team finding much luck scoring the basketball. St. Mary's was able to out score Notre Dame (MD) 8-6 in the quarter Olivia Liszt, Rayna Miller, and Halimah Hajhassan all contributed a basket from the field. 

•  St. Mary's was able to extend their lead to 14 midway through the fourth quarter. The Seahawks made the most of their trips to the free throw line and connected on a couple of crucial layups down the stretch to keep separation between themselves and the Gators. Notre Dame (MD) was able to cut their deficit to six with 1:30 left, but it proved to be too little, too late for the Gators. St. Mary's held on to win 54-46. 

Inside the Box Score

• Rayna Miller paced the Seahawks with 14 points. 

• Marley Saunders chipped in three made three pointers. 

• Keira Mason corralled 14 rebounds. 

.Up Next

• Dec. 7 | vs. Cedar Crest | 1:00PM | St. Mary's City, MD  

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