SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Mission University women's basketball opened its home schedule Tuesday night with a 78-72 victory over Park University at W.E. Dowell Fieldhouse.
The Lady Patriots held a one-point advantage after the first quarter, leading 15-14. Park moved ahead in the second quarter, outscoring Mission 22-19 to take a 36-34 halftime lead.
Mission responded after the break, scoring 21 points in the third quarter to regain the lead, 55-53. The Lady Patriots added 23 points in the fourth quarter to secure the six-point victory.
Ireland Jones led Mission with 20 points, shooting 6-for-20 from the field and 3-for-10 from beyond the arc. Jones also recorded five assists.
Naomi Daugherty added 13 points off the bench, shooting 5-for-6 from the field. Tara Masten finished with 11 points and four assists, while Gentry Davault recorded a double-double with 10 points and 11 rebounds.
AJ Person contributed seven points, five rebounds and three assists. Kylee Cole grabbed seven rebounds, while Miya Nieto added five points and two steals.
Mission finished the game shooting 39.7% from the field and 25.9% from three-point range. The Lady Patriots held a 50-48 advantage in rebounds and recorded 19 assists and nine steals.
Park was led by Elizabeth Boehm with 18 points and nine rebounds. Nevaeh Spillman added 12 points and seven rebounds, while Gabriela Escobar scored 11 points off the bench.
Game Notes
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Mission improved to 1-2 overall with the home-opening victory.
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Ireland Jones led all scorers with 20 points.
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Naomi Daugherty added 13 points off the bench.
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Gentry Davault recorded a double-double with 10 points and 11 rebounds.
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Tara Masten finished with 11 points and four assists.
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Mission outrebounded Park 50-48.
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The Lady Patriots recorded 19 assists and nine steals.
