Leavenworth, Kan. – The University of Saint Mary women's basketball team looked to get back-to-back wins in conference play but were unable to snag the win Saturday afternoon in Ryan Sports Center. The Spires fell to Bethany, 57-48.

The Spires are now 4-10 overall and 3-8 KCAC.

GAME FLOW
After a slow start on both ends, Saint Mary led 11-10 after the first quarter. Bethany came out hot in the second quarter where they made a pair of threes, one of them being a four point play that allowed the Swedes to take the lead. Despite a double-double by Sienna Brown and solid post play by Dakota Corle and Paige Scheckel, the Spires were unable to come back and grab another win.

KEY STATISTICS
Saint Mary scored 27 points off Bethany's 22 turnovers
Brown had 13 points, 11 rebounds and four blocks
Scheckel had nine points and six rebounds
Dakota Corle had 11 points and three rebounds

WHATS AHEAD FOR THE SPIRES
The Spires are back on the road where they will travel to Ottawa, Kan. to take on Ottawa University. Tip-off is this Monday at 6:00 p.m.