University of St. Thomas Athletics
Saturday, January 21
1 pm
13-0MIAC, 15-1
56
at
49
Saint Mary's
8-5MIAC, 8-8
| Team | 1 | 2 | F |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Thomas | 25 | 31 | 56 |
| Saint Mary's | 9 | 40 | 49 |
W. Hoops wins on road by 7; 15th in row
1/21/2012 12:00:00 AM | Women's Basketball
W, 56-49
at St. Mary's (W), January 21, 2012
The No. 22-ranked St. Thomas women's basketball team ran its winning streak to 15 with Saturday's 56-49 win at St. Mary's.
The first-place Tommies (15-1 overall, 13-0 MIAC) broke to a 25-9 halftime lead then held off a late Cardinal charge. A 15-2 run late in the first-half put the Toms in control.
Sarah Smith had 11 points and eight rebounds; Taylor Young and Kelly Brandenburg each scored 10 points; and Maggie Weiers had 10 rebounds.
The Tommies maintained a one-game lead over Gustavus, which won Saturday at Bethel.
St. Thomas plays Wednesday at Hamline.
Click here for box score:
Team Stats
UST
SMU
FG%
.340
.353
3FG%
.300
.294
FT%
.731
.615
RB
40
32
TO
14
14
STL
11
4
Game Leaders
Pts
11
FGM
3
3FGM
0
FTM
5
Pts
10
FGM
4
3FGM
0
FTM
2
Pts
10
FGM
3
3FGM
0
FTM
4
Pts
9
FGM
3
3FGM
3
FTM
0
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