Box Score

The Jewell women won their fifth straight game on Thursday, downing the University of Missouri-St. Louis 59-43 for their 11th win of the season.

The win, combined with losses by Drury and Missouri Science & Technology, means Jewell shares the lead in the Western Division of the Great Lakes Valley Conference at 6-2.

The Cardinals were led by Cassy Nicholay with 14 points and nine rebounds; Holly Switzer added a dozen points.  Aerial Smith dished out three assists.

Jewell shot 56% in the first half in building a 10 point halftime lead.  In the second half, the Cardinals maintained and built their lead with the help of 12-14 free throw shooting in the half.

Jewell continues their St. Louis road trip with a Saturday afternoon game at Maryville University.  Tip off is scheduled for 1:00, with pregame coverage on the William Jewell College Sports Network at 12:40.