NEW YORK, N.Y. – The St. Mary's College of Maryland women's basketball team used a fourth-quarter surge to close out the New York Invitational with their second straight win Saturday (Dec. 20). Five Seahawks scored in double digits as St. Mary's College (7-4) posted a come-from-behind 81-79 non-conference victory over Rhodes College (4-7).
How It Happened
- Rhodes exploded for 28 first-quarter points behind hot perimeter shooting and balanced scoring. Audrey Griffith provided an early spark off the bench, knocking down two threes and finishing the period with 8 points.
- Rhodes led 28-18 after one and kept control into halftime, carrying a 39–31 advantage.
- The Seahawks struggled to convert at the rim in the first half but stayed within striking distance thanks to second-chance opportunities and steady bench production.
- The momentum began to shift in the third quarter as SMCM tightened its defense and began to find success from beyond the arc while Rhodes' offense cooled.
- St. Mary's College erupted for 33 points in the final period – its highest-scoring quarter of the game – to overtake the Lynx.
Inside the Box Score
- The Seahawks dominated the boards with a 46-37 rebounding margin behind a game-best 11 boards from sophomore forward Keira Mason (Brandywine, Md./Gwynn Park).
- SMCM's defensive pressure forced 15 Rhodes turnovers overall and converted them into 20 points.
St. Mary's College Game Notes
- Senior guard Tramarie Mobray (Glen Burnie, Md./Glen Burnie) delivered 18 points on 4-of-6 shooting from deep, adding a season-best six rebounds and six assists.
- Junior Olivia Liszt (Baltimore, Md./Mercy) finished with 17 points and eight rebounds.
- Mason registered her third double-double of the season as she contributed 15 points to go along with her 11 caroms.
- Senior guard Sam Blaylock (Ijamsville, Md./Oakdale) collected 15 points as well while sophomore guard Sidney Shaw (Tracys Landing, Md./Southern) tallied a season-best 10 points.
Rhodes Game Notes
- Rhodes displayed impressive depth, with 32 bench points and five players scoring eight or more.
- Griffith (11 points), Avery Marsh (11), and Juliet Howell (10) all hit double figures while the team collectively knocked down nine threes.
Up Next for the Seahawks
- Dec. 28 at Guilford (9-0) – Greensboro, N.C. (Ragan-Brown Field House) – 2 pm (SpringHill Suites Guilford Holiday Classic)
- Dec. 29 vs. Piedmont (3-6) – Greensboro, N.C. (Ragan-Brown Field House) – 2 pm (SpringHill Suites Guilford Holiday Classic)
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