Leavenworth, Kan. – The University of Saint Mary women's basketball team slipped to Friends Saturday night in Ryan Sports Center after leading by as many as 20 points. The Spires are now (1-4, 0-2 KCAC) after a 70-62 loss to the Falcons.

GAME FLOW
The Spires shot well in the first half where they shot over 48.0 percent from the field. Paige Scheckel went 5-for-10 from the field and ended the night will 13 points. Tiani White went 6-for-9 and 2-for-3 from the three-point line. Saint Mary led 31-26 at the half and was able to pull away by as many as 20 before Friends came back. Friends would take the lead 52-50. The score would go back and forth the rest of the way, before the Falcons secured an eight point win over the Spires.

KEY STATISTICS

• The Spires forced Friends to 15 turnovers.
• Danielle Cassady had seven assists
• White had 17 points and Scheckel had 13 points
• The Spires had 16 assists on the night

WHATS AHEAD FOR THE SPIRES
The Spires are back on the road where they will travel to Bartlesville, Okla. to take on Oklahoma Wesleyan University. Tip-off is Tuesday, Nov 20 at 6 p.m.