Fourth Quarter Struggles Prove Costly For Women's Basketball Against Baptist Bible

SPRINGFIELD, Mo.—Fourth quarter woes proved costly for the Fontbonne University women's basketball team as the Baptist Bible Lady Patriots outscored the Griffins 24-10 for the come from behind 68-64 win.

Records: Baptist Bible 3-5, Fontbonne 3-5

Game Breakdown

The Griffins started out hot from downtown connecting on six 3-pointers giving them a commanding 19-5 lead with 2:41 remaining on Jillian Venegas' bucket. They remained in control the rest of the way leading 21-7 after one.

Fontbonne shot 37.5 percent from beyond-the-arc in the first and each player in the starting five made at least one 3-pointer. Kya Harbour led with two.

In the second quarter, the Griffins led 27-13 with 7:45 remaining on Rylee Stafford's 3-pointer. However, the Lady Patriots went on an 11-1 run over the next five minutes trimming the deficit to 28-24 on Katlynn Ellison's jumper.

Fontbonne answered in the final two minutes with a run of its own outscoring Baptist Bible 7-2 with Stafford's 4-point play putting Fontbonne ahead 35-26 at the break.

In the third quarter, the Griffins maintained its lead and stretched it out to 48-34 after Sam Foppe made both free throws. The Lady Patriots got it down to 52-44 on Kaitlyn King's layup, but prior to the quarter ending Kourtney White made her layup giving Fontbonne a 54-44 lead heading into the fourth.

In the fourth, the Lady Patriots went on a 16-5 run in four minutes and 53 seconds time to take a 60-59 lead on Josie Sullivan's 3-pointer.

The Griffins tied the game at 62-62 on White's 3-pointer with 4:14 left, however, the Lady Patriots took the lead right back on the ensuing possession with Harley Maxwell sinking her jumper. Baptist Bible was able to hold onto its lead the rest of the way for the 68-64 win.

Team Stats

• The Griffins finished with a 36.8 field goal percentage.
• The team connected on a season-high 13 3-pointers.
• Baptist Bible outrebounded Fontbonne 43-32.

Fontbonne Leaders

• Rylee Stafford recorded her fourth straight 20-plus point game ending with 20 points on 6-of-21 shooting.
• Kourtney White finished with 13 points and seven boards.
• Kya Harbour ended with 10 points and five assists.

Up Next

The Griffins return to action next Wednesday when they'll head down the road taking on WashU. Tip-off at 6 p.m.

About Fontbonne University

Fontbonne University is a private, Catholic liberal arts university located in St. Louis, committed to a transformative education and inspiring students to become global citizens who think critically, act ethically and serve responsibly. The university, founded in 1923, is sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. For more information, visit www.fontbonne.edu.

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