The William Jewell women's basketball team used a third quarter run to steal a game from Bellarmine University 63-60 on Saturday afternoon in the Mabee Center. The win moves, the Cardinals to 7-5 overall and 4-1 in the Great Lakes Valley Conference.

HOW IT HAPPENED:

• 1Q: Both teams suffered through a sluggish first quarter as Bellarmine held a slight advantage at 12-11. 
• 2Q: The Cardinals took a five point advantage on a three pointer from Katie Finn only to see the Knights rally and retake the lead 24-23. Sydney Offield hit two free throws with 41 seconds remaining in the half to push the Cards back on top 29-27 but a layup from Bellarmine's Raven Merriweather knotted things up at 29 at the half. 
• 3Q: The third quarter was all Cardinals as they turned a 35-35 game into 48-39 advantage, led by nine points from Kayla Harrell. 
• 4Q: After Jewell pushed the lead to as many as 12, Bellarmine mounted a rally with an 18-6 run to tie the game at 58. Harrell and Sydney Offield each hit key free throws down the stretch to secure the win. 

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE:

• The Cardinals outrebounded Bellarmine 41-31, including pulling down 16 offensive boards, leading to 13 second chance points. 
• A close game wire-to-wire, the contest included 11 lead changes and five ties. 
• Both teams were effective in the paint scoring 24 points. 

LEADERS OF THE FLIGHT:

• Harrell led all scorers with a season high 26 points on 9-of-14 shooting, including 7-of-11 from the free throw line. 
• Adriana Rodriguez added 13 points  and six rebounds. 
• Offield chipped in 11 points, nine boards, four assists, and two steals. 

YOU SHOULD NOTE:

• The Cardinals are 4-1 in the GLVC for the first time as members of the league. 

UP NEXT:
The Cardinals continue GLVC action on Thursday, January 11 as they host Rockhurst at 5:30 p.m.