WINFIELD, Kan.– The Southwestern College Lady Builders are set to take on the Saint Mary Spires on February 22 at 2 p.m. in their final conference matchup of the 2024-2025 season. The game will be held in Leavenworth, Kansas.
Southwestern comes into the game with a record of 4-19 overall and 4-17 in conference play, having recently secured a thrilling 82-78 victory against Friends University. The Lady Builders have faced tough competition throughout the season, averaging 63.5 points per game while allowing 77.5 points. Their performance in field goals has been a challenge, as they have shot just 33.2% from the field and 31.1% from beyond the arc. The Lady Builders have faced a tough season, but recent momentum could help them challenge the Spires. The Lady Builders have shown resilience throughout the past games, led by their leading scorer Christy Wiebe, who averages 14.6 points per game. Other notable contributors include Macey Pond, who provides 11.6 points per game, and Kennedy Ford, who has averaged 7.3 points per game and provided a strong presence in the backcourt.
The Saint Mary Spires, with a 12-14 overall record and an 11-9 in Conference. The Spires have been solid throughout the season, averaging 71.8 points per game and holding their opponents to 70.2. Leading the charge for Saint Mary is senior guard Alanis Delgado, who has averaged 15.7 points per game, with strong contributions from Addison Schletzbaum (10.5 PPG) and Katelynn Ostronic (8.3 PPG).
This matchup will mark the second meeting between the teams this season. In their previous encounter on November 23, 2024, the Lady Builders came up short in a 75-70 loss at home. Southwestern will be looking to even the score and close out their season with a win.
The Lady Builders will need to improve on their rebounding performance, where they've been outpaced by opponents with a rebounding margin of -11. The Spires have been dominant on the boards, averaging 49.2 rebounds per game. Southwestern will look to Kennedy Ford, Allyson Frank, and Macey Pond to help control the glass and limit Saint Mary's second-chance opportunities.
For the Lady Builders, the key to victory will be improving their shooting efficiency and defense, while maintaining their aggressive style of play that has earned them several close games this season. They will also need a strong performance from junior forward Haven Matthews, who has been a key contributor on both ends of the floor.
Saint Mary's strong offense and defense will likely be their key to success, but the Lady Builders' desire to end their conference slate on a high note could make for an exciting contest.
