KIRKSVILLE, Mo. – Truman State Women’s basketball suffered a 79-65 loss to Maryville University on Thursday.
The Maryville Saints jumped out to a 13-0 lead at the 6:02 mark in the first quarter, and the Saints went in the second period up 21-12.
Molly Joyce led Truman in scoring with 16 points on 7-18 shooting. Joyce also had six rebounds, two assists, two blocks, and a steal.
Ellie Weltha recorded a double-double, dropping 14 points and grabbing 11 boards. She added two assists, one block, and two steals.
Claire Rake also had double-digit points, scoring 11 on an efficient 4-6 shooting from the field and 3-5 from three.
Truman plays Missouri S&T next on Saturday at 1 p.m. in Pershing Arena.