LEAVENWORTH, Kan. – The University of Saint Mary women's basketball team lost another tough battle with Peru State Tuesday night inside the Ryan Sports Center, falling 69-45.

The Spires drop to 0-3 overall on the season.

The first quarter was close as Peru State grabbed an 11-7 lead in the first four minutes. The Bobcats would extend it to 18-10 before Danielle Cassady connected on two straight buckets to trim the deficit to four at 18-14 to end the period. Saint Mary would fall behind in the second quarter as they shot 3-for-19 from the floor. Peru State started to pull away with four minutes left in the half – going on a 17-0 run to end the half and lead 42-24.

Peru State would hold on to a double-digit lead through most of the second half and came out with the win.

Cassady (15) and Macy Walker (14) each posted double-figures for the Spires, and also grabbed four rebounds apiece. Kaylie Simonds had three rebounds and tied for the team lead with two assists.

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The Spires continue their long home stand as they host (RV) Embry-Riddle University (Ariz.) on Saturday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.