Southwestern had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Maryville Christian Lions 43-40. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Piasa Birds have posted since December 11, 2024.
Leading Southwestern to victory were Kora Slaten and Vivian Zurheide. Slaten went 7-for-10 from beyond the arc to rack up 25 points, while Zurheide almost dropped a double-double with nine points and nine rebounds. Zurheide is also on a roll when it comes to blocks, as she's now posted two or more in each of the last four games she's played dating back to last season.
Piasa Birds
| 11/20/25 vs Maryville Christian | 13 |
| 01/18/25 @ Roxana | 6 |
| 01/16/25 @ Greenville | 8 |
| 01/14/25 vs Ramsey | 5 |
| 01/09/25 vs Hillsboro | 9 |
| + 11 more games |
Southwestern smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've posted since back in November of 2024.
Maryville Christian's loss dropped their record down to 1-1.
Coming up, Southwestern and Pawnee/Calvary/Lutheran will face off at 6:00 p.m. on Friday without much rest, having both just played. As for Maryville Christian, they will face off against Jersey at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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