St. Mary's City, MD-- The St. Mary's College of Maryland Women's Basketball Team (11-6) hosted United East Conference rival Lancaster Bible College (710) for a home matchup. The Seahawks defeated the Chargers 65-57.

How It Happened

• St. Mary's held a four point advantage at the end of the first quarter. The Seahawks posted a 16-12 lead thanks to six first quarter points from Tramarie Mobray and four from Olivia Liszt. 

• The Seahawks and Chargers continued to trade blows into the second quarter. Lancaster Bible trimmed the St. Mary's lead to one going into the halftime break. Sidney Shaw was the difference maker for the Seahawks in the second frame, chipping in six points, including a last minute three pointer to help St. Mary's recapture the lead at 27-26.

• The Seahawks were able to keep the Chargers at an arm's distance throughout the third quarter, as they only trailed for 12 seconds during the period. St. Mary's went into the final quarter of play leading 48-42. Marley Saunders and Sidney Shaw both connected on crucial three pointers in the quarter to help St. Mary's keep momentum. 

• St. Mary's scored the first seven points of the fourth quarter to take their largest lead of the game at 13. Keira Mason began to become a major factor around the rim, finishing well and earning trips to the free throw line. Six points was the closest the Chargers could get to the Seahawks throughout the remainder of the fourth quarter as St. Mary's eventually came out on top, 65-57.

Inside the Box Score

• Keira Mason had a team high 18 points and 13 rebounds for another double double. 

• Sidney Shaw put in 13 points, including three three pointers.  

• Marley Saunders, Olivia Liszt, and Tramarie Mobray all chipped in six points. 

.Up Next

• Jan 22 | vs. Gallaudet | 5:00PM | St. Mary's City, MD

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