Women's Basketball Three-Game Win Streak Gets Snapped Against Westminster

ST. LOUIS, Mo.—The Fontbonne University women's basketball team saw its three-game win streak get snapped against Westminster on Saturday, 83-73. Prior to the game, the Griffins honored its two seniors Lauren Smith and Kourtney White.

Records

Westminster (16-9; 12-2 SLIAC)

Fontbonne (11-12; 7-6 SLIAC)

Game Breakdown

In the first quarter, the Griffins tied it at 7-7 with 5:49 remaining on Kya Harbour's 3-pointer. Westminster, though closed out the quarter on a 12-2 run leading 19-9 after one.

In the second, the Blue Jays got a 3-pointer from Reese Arnold giving them a 33-13 lead with 5:59 left. Fontbonne started to chip away at the lead going on a 16-4 run with Kourtney White's layup putting Fontbonne down 37-29 with just under a minute left.

Westminster added a late bucket from Amorette Rodriguez giving them a 39-29 lead at the break.

In the third, another layup from White had Fontbonne down 47-38 at 5:46. Over the next two minutes, the Blue Jays went on a 10-3 run leading 57-41 on Shelby Kurtz's 3-pointer. Fontbonne kept battling closing out the quarter on back-to-back buckets from White making it a 60-49 contest.

In the fourth, the Griffins shot 50.0 percent from the field and hit all five of its free throws but the comeback was not to be with Westminster going on for the 10-point win.

Team Stats

• The Griffins shot 45.2 percent from the field.
• Westminster shot 40.8 percent from the floor.
• The Blue Jays connected on 12 3-pointers.
• The Blue Jays held a 41-33 advantage on the glass.

Fontbonne Leaders

• Kourtney White dominated going off for a career-high 34 points on 14-of-19 shooting.
• Rylee Staffod added 16 points.
• Kya Harbour was the final player in double-figures with 11.

Up Next

The Griffins finish out the regular season tomorrow afternoon when they'll host Spalding. Tip-off at 1 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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