UNIVERSITY PARK, Ill. — The Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College women's basketball team struggled to find its offensive rhythm Thursday evening, falling 79-39 to Governors State University at the GSU Athletics and Recreation Center.
The loss dropped the Pomeroys to 0-2 on the young season, while the Jaguars improved to 1-0 with a victory in their season opener.
Samara Douglas led the way for SMWC, finishing with a team-high 10 points on 4-of-10 shooting while adding five rebounds, one assist, one steal and a blocked shot. Douglas provided an early offensive spark for the Pomeroys, scoring six of her 10 points in the opening quarter.
Deziree' Bryant contributed seven points and a team-high seven rebounds while dishing out two assists and recording a steal.
Tatyana Bailey added six points, converting all four of her free-throw attempts, while
Talyssa Moody chipped in four points and three rebounds.
Abby Walker provided a boost off the bench with three points on her lone 3-point attempt, while
Elayni Stone finished with three points and three rebounds.
Nadiya Figures and
Lia Sanjur each collected four rebounds, helping SMWC finish with 45 boards as a team.
The Pomeroys faced difficulties offensively throughout the contest, shooting 22.4% (11-of-49) from the field and 25% (2-of-8) from beyond the arc. SMWC converted 15 of its 23 free-throw attempts but committed 24 turnovers, which Governors State turned into 34 points.
Governors State established a 24-13 advantage through the opening quarter before outscoring the Pomeroys 15-5 in the second period to carry a 39-18 lead into halftime.
SMWC scored 13 points in the third quarter, matching its first-quarter output, but the Jaguars maintained control and closed the contest with a 23-point fourth quarter.
The Jaguars shot 41.4% from the field and connected on seven 3-pointers while recording 20 assists and 15 steals. LaKeeyah Barnes paced Governors State with a game-high 19 points, while Peyton Greenwood added 17 points on 7-of-8 shooting. Khaelii Robertson-Mack contributed 14 points for the hosts.
UP NEXT
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College will continue its early-season road swing Tuesday, Nov. 3, traveling to Lima, Ohio, to face the University of Northwestern Ohio. Tipoff is scheduled for 5:30 p.m.
