Feb. 2, 2006

Box Score

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Darcee Schmidt scored a team-high 19 points, including the go-ahead layup with 1:17 to play in regulation as the Lewis Flyers edged Rockhurst University 72-69, Thursday evening in Great Lakes Valley Conference action.

The Flyers, winners of four straight games, improved to 14-6 (10-2 GLVC) for the season.

After Schmidt's layup put the Flyers up by one point, the Hawks attempted and missed two 3-pointers. Following those misses, Kelly Dianis hit a 3-pointer to put the Flyers up by four with 22 seconds left.

The Flyers' lead was challenged one last time when Alisha Cade nailed a 3-pointer on the other end with three seconds remaining, but two free throws by Mary Moskal ended the threat and the game.

Schmidt was 7-of-16 from the field and 5-of-6 at the foul line in reaching double-digit points for the 13th straight game. Moskal was the only other Flyer in double figures with 17 points. Shante Glenn posted a game-high six assists and was tied with Schmidt for the team lead in rebounds (7).

The Flyers opened the game on an 8-0 run and led 11-3 before the Hawks rallied to tie the game at 11 with 15:18 to play in the first half. Rockhurst held a five-point lead at halftime. The game featured 11 lead changes and five ties.

Cade paced the Hawks with a double-double of 20 points and 11 rebounds. Jessica Rethmen had 18 points, and Maegan Pulse scored 11.

The Flyers shot 47 percent from the floor and went 11-of-16 from the foul line, while the Hawks made 43 percent from the field and 5-of-5 from the stripe. The Hawks held the rebounding advantage, 37-34.

The Flyers return to action on Saturday when they play at powerhouse Drury at 4:15 pm.