ST. LOUIS - The UIndy women's basketball team defeated Maryville, 80-53, on Saturday afternoon. The Greyhounds are now 11-9 on the season and 8-6 in conference play.
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Elana Wells was a star on the court for the Hounds during the contest. Wells finished with 26 points. The junior was 100 percent from beyond the arc, going 3-for-3, and 9-of-11 overall on the night.
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INS AND OUTS
The Greyhounds dominated in the second quarter, outscoring the Saints 28-12. The quarter included a 19-2 run by the Hounds.
Jodi Mullins,
Liv Becker, and
Elana Wells all had five points each. As a team, UIndy was 7-for-13 from the field and 3-of-4 from beyond that arc in that run.
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Wells finished the first half with some impressive stats. The junior was 6-for-7 from the field and 2-of-2 in both 3-pointers and free throws.
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This momentum led the Greyhounds the rest of the way. The Hounds' highest lead of the night was 26 points. This came in the third quarter at the 4:29 mark, with a score of 56-30.
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Maryville went on a short run from the end of the third quarter throw the beginning of the fourth. Although, the Saints were not able to best a significant UIndy lead and strong defense. Â
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INSIDE THE BOX
- UIndy defense was stellar, holding Maryville to only shoot 20-of-73 and 4-for-26 in 3-point territory.
- The Greyhounds were successful near the rim. The team had 56 rebounds on the night, a new season high. Becker led the Hounds with 11.
- Five hounds were able to tab blocks to their name. UIndy finished with five as a team.
- Becker did not leave the court, playing for all 40 minutes of the contest.
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MORE NOTES
Carsyn Fearday was the Saints leading scorer. Fearday finished with 17 points. ... Even with today's victory UIndy still trails Maryville 9-8 in the all-time series. Although, the two teams split the 2023-24 season series 1-1.
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UP NEXT
The Greyhounds will host the Upper Iowa Peacock for the first time on Thursday, Feb. 8. The Peacocks joined the GLVC before the 2023-24 season, tip-off is slated for 5 p.m. in Nicoson Hall.
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