COLUMBIA, MO – November 3, 2023, the Southwestern College women's basketball team faced Stephens College at Silverthorne Arena, Stephens College defeated Southwestern College, 82-50.

The first quarter saw the Stars jump out to a commanding lead, with Stephens College leading 24-14. They continued in the second quarter, maintaining a comfortable lead at halftime, up 13 points, 43-30.

In the third quarter, the Stars extended their lead even further, outscoring Southwestern College 28-8 in the third period alone, 71-38.

For Southwestern, Saylee Smith led the Builders with 15 points, six rebounds and Heather Chiesi scored 11 points. Kennedy Ford dropped in eight points, Haven Matthews had six points, two rebounds, and Christy Wiebe led the Builders on the boards with seven.

Stephens College was able to capitalize inside with points in the paint, (36-14) and points off turnovers (31-5).

The Builders will be back in action next, on the road, Wednesday, Nov. 8, 6pm at Southwestern Christian University, in Bethany, Okla.