University of St. Thomas Athletics

Sunday, November 27
4 pm

2-1

80
at
63

Trinity (Tex.)

1-4

Team
1
2
F
St. Thomas354580
Trinity University303363

Smith sharp again as Women's Basketball rolls

11/27/2011 12:00:00 AM | Women's Basketball

W, 80-63
at Trinity (Tex.) (W), November 27, 2011

Sarah Smith had 15 points, eight rebounds and five assists and the visiting Tommies (2-1) used a late 18-4 Player picrun to pull away and post an 80-63 win over host Trinity (Tex.) in Sunday's non-conference women's basketball game in San Antonio.

St. Thomas shot 56 percent from the floor (35-of-63) and had only 11 turnovers.

Maggie Weiers scored 14 points, Kelly Brandenburg scored 13, and Kellie Ring chipped in 11. UST had a 29-23 advantage in rebounds.

Trinity (1-4) broke to an early nine-point lead but trailed 35-30 at halftime. Trinity, which sank nine 3-pointers on the game, rallied to get within 62-57 but the Toms broke it open with a 18-4 run.

St. Thomas opens its MIAC season at home next Saturday against Gustavus.

PHOTO: Sarah Smith

Click here for box score:

http://www.trinity.edu/departments/athletics/WBasketball/livestats/xlive.htm

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