Ottawa, Kan. – The University of Saint Mary Spires fell short, 84-76 in their season opener against the Benedictine College Ravens in the KCAC-HAAC Classic on Friday evening.

The Spires are 0-1 to begin the season.

GAME FLOW
The Spires led the way the entire first half, before a pair of FT's from Kayla Staley gave the Ravens a 39-37 lead going into halftime. Benedictine held on the rest of the way with their largest lead being 11. Senior guard Tiani White scored a career high 29 points, and Bailey Massoth ended the game with 19.

KEY STATISTICS

• White went 5-for-9 from the three-point line.
• The Lady Spires shot 47.5 percent from the field.
• Benedictine went 34-for-45 from the FT line while Saint Mary finished 8-for-16
• Both teams had 16 turnovers.

WHATS AHEAD FOR THE SPIRES
The Lady Spires have a chance to bounce back tomorrow when they take on Baker University at 2 p.m. in Ottawa.