ST. LOUIS, Mo. – The William Woods University Women's Basketball team used a season-high 12 three-pointers en route to a 71-48 victory over Saint Louis College of Pharmacy on Thursday night in an American Midwest Conference action.
 
Leading the three point attack for the Owls was Kelsey Scherder, who hit four three pointers, all in the first half of the contest, Kailey Morris followed hitting three shots from behind the arc. This was the third time this season the Owls have made 10 or more threes in a contest.
 
Game Flow
The Owls were off to a slow start in the first quarter as they went the first three minutes scoreless. After they broke the scoreless streak, William Woods offense started to pick up as they scored 26 points in the first quarter. The Owls stretched its lead to 38-20 at halftime. As a team the Owls shot 40 percent in the first half of the contest.
 
The Owls extended its lead in the third quarter as they outscored Pharmacy, 22-9, in the third quarter. William Woods grew the lead to 60-29 after the third quarter. Pharmacy slowly battled back in the fourth quarter as they outscored the Owls, 19-11, but it was not enough as William Woods won, 71-48.
 
By the Numbers
12 – William Woods hit 12 three-pointers in the contest, a season-high for one game
26 – Points scored in the first quarter
12 – Kelsey Scherder scored 12 points on 4-of-5 shooting in the first half.
4/4- Kelsey Scherder was a perfect 4-for-4 on three pointers in the first half
41/4 – William Woods bench scored 41 points on the night, while Pharmacy only scored 4
40% - The Owls shot 40 percent from the floor for the game
23 – The Owls collected 23 assists on 26 made field goals
3 – William Woods had three players score in double-figures in the contest
 
Upcoming Games
The Owls are back in action on Saturday, February 13, when they return home when they host Park University. Tip-off is set for 2 p.m.