St. Mary’s College of Maryland women’s basketball team opened its 2026-27 campaign with a 52-47 loss to Marymount University at the Michael P. O’Brien Athletics & Recreation Center Arena in St. Mary’s City, Maryland. The Seahawks fell to 0-1, while Marymount University improved to 1-1.
Marymount University led 16-11 after the first quarter and held a 26-17 advantage at halftime. St. Mary’s College of Maryland responded with a 16-point third quarter while limiting Marymount University to eight points in the period.
Seahawks Rally in Third Quarter
The Seahawks tied the game at 30-30 in the third quarter before taking a 34-30 lead. Marymount University responded to make it a one-point game heading into the fourth quarter.
St. Mary’s briefly led 39-37 in the final period before Marymount regained control. The Saints built a six-point lead late and converted key free throws to secure the five-point victory.
Saffiyah Gibson Leads St. Mary’s Offense
Saffiyah Gibson led St. Mary’s College of Maryland with 17 points, seven steals and two assists. Marley Saunders added 11 points, including three 3-pointers, while Skylar Woodyard and India Watkins each scored six points off the bench.
London Best recorded nine rebounds, five points, three steals and one block. Rayna Miller added five rebounds and two points, and the Seahawks totaled 13 steals as a team.
St. Mary’s shot 36.2 percent from the field and 16.7 percent from 3-point range. Marymount shot 40 percent from the field and 11.8 percent from 3-point range. Both teams made 10 free throws.
Next Up for St. Mary’s College of Maryland Women’s Basketball
St. Mary’s College of Maryland will play at Rutgers-Camden on Wednesday, November 11.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
St. Mary’s College of Maryland overcame a nine-point halftime deficit and took the lead during a strong third quarter. Gibson’s 17 points and seven steals highlighted the Seahawks’ individual production, while the team’s 13 steals helped fuel the rally before Marymount University pulled away late.
Source: Original report
