LIBERTY, Mo. - The William Jewell women's basketball team tied things up late in pursuit of their first conference win but fell just short, falling 61-54 to Southwest Baptist on Monday night in the Mabee Center. The loss drops the Cardinals to 1-13 on the season and 0-8 in league play. 

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Jewell held a two-point lead much of the opening quarter as Kate Hillyer scored seven points in the first eight minutes. A steal and bucket from Faith Gilkey put the Bearcats back on top at the end of the first period, 16-15. 
• SBU outscored the Cardinals 14-7 in the second quarter to open up an eight point advantage at the break, 30-22. 
• In the third frame, the Bearcats maintain their lead through the third frame, but two free throws from Hillyer cut the deficit to five heading into the final 10 minutes. 
• Jewell started the fourth quarter on a roll, tying the game at 47 after five quick points by Hillyer and a bucket from Skyler Boylan. The Bearcats took a quick lead, but a three by Katie Knock followed by an offensive rebound and put back by Hillyer knotted things up again at 52. SBU responded with a three by Leikyn Walker with just 65 seconds on the clock to go back on top for good. 

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE

• Hillyer led the Cardinals with a career-high 19 points and narrowly missed a double-double with nine rebounds. The freshman also grabbed four steals, two assists and a block. 
• Knock added 11 points and dished out four assists.

UP NEXT
Jewell continues their busy week on the road, traveling to Lindenwood on Thursday at 5:30 p.m. Current Lindenwood policies prohibit spectators but the game can be seen live for free on the GLVCSN.