Women's Basketball Falls Against Webster In The SLIAC Semifinals

ST. LOUIS, Mo.—The Fontbonne University women's basketball team saw its 2021-22 season come to a close after a 79-59 loss against Webster in the SLIAC Semifinals.

Records

Webster (24-0; 14-0 SLIAC)

Fontbonne (12-14; 7-7 SLIAC)

Game Breakdown

In the first quarter, a 3-pointer from Rylee Pickett at the 5:37 mark had the Griffins down 10-8. The Gorloks went on a 10-3 run over the next four minutes, however, the Griffins finished off the quarter on a 5-0 run with Kourtney White's jumper and a 3-pointer from Rylee Stafford having the Griffins down, 20-16.

In the second quarter, Kourtney White made her layup at the 7:29 mark trimming the deficit to 26-20. The Gorloks, though responded with a 16-0 run over the next four minutes extending its lead out to 42-20.

Fontbonne finished out the quarter on a 6-0 run, but the Gorloks still led 42-26 at the break.

In the third, the Griffins came out with a sense of urgency going on a 11-2 run with Sam Foppe layup making it a 44-37 game with 6:25 left. Webster answered right back finishing out the final six minutes on a 20-5 run leading 64-42 going into the fourth.

In the fourth, the Griffins outscored Webster 17-15 but the Gorloks held its double-digit lead throughout going on for the 20-point win.

Team Comparison

• Fontbonne shot 40.0 percent from the field and hit eight 3-pointers.
• Webster shot 47.3 percent from the field.
• Webster held a small 41-37 advantage on the glass.

Fontbonne Leaders

• Kourtney White led with her ninth double-double on the year with 18 points and 11 rebounds.
• Rylee Pickett was the final player in double-figures with 14 points.

The Griffins finish its season 12-14 and 7-7 in conference play.

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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