Bolivar, Mo. — On Thursday, February 26, the Southwest Baptist University (SBU) women's basketball team went up against Maryville University. The Bearcats fell 66-85, bringing their Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) record to 5-14 and their overall record to 8-17. 
 
Going into the game, SBU knew it would be a tough battle with Maryville being one of the top teams in the GLVC. Maryville started the game strong, but the Bearcats fought hard, outscoring the Saints 34-30 in points in the paint.
 
Ida Lusadisu N'Gonda was a defensive anchor, securing nine rebounds and blocking two of Maryville's shots. Tina Fakunle and Eviyon Richardson were joint leading scorers for the Bearcats with 14 points a piece.
 
On Saturday, February 28, the Bearcats will play their final game of the season against McKendree University. The game will take place from the Meyer Sports Center at 1:00 p.m. SBU will be celebrating Zaakyaa Young, Natalia Crooke, and Esther Flerchinger for senior day. 

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