SBU Wins MIAA Opener
Southwest Baptist 84, Missouri-Rolla 58

BOLIVAR - The SBU women won their fifth-straight MIAA opener on Monday by defeating Missouri-Rolla, 84-58.

The women had five individuals in double figures including Gwyn Smith who had a game-high 19 points. She also led the team in rebounds with seven. Also scoring in double digits was Alicia Mercer (14), Jenny Hancock (13), Allison Davis (11) and Jenny Miller (10).

Hancock's 13 points all came in the second half of the game.

The Lady Bearcats shot .478 from the field (33-69), .182 from the arc (2-11) and .640 from the charity stripe (16-25).

SBU led at the half, 38-24, and outscored its opponents 46-34 in the second period.

UMR was led by Leah Kessenich with 18 points and Leah Maunus with 10 points. Kessenich led all players with 10 boards.

SBU returns to action on Saturday, Jan. 4 when it hosts Missouri Southern at 1:30 p.m.

Boxscore - SBU 84, Missouri-Rolla 58