Leavenworth, Kan.- The University of Sainty Mary Women's Flag Football team hosted the Bakers Wildcats for a conference matchup on Saturday, resulting in a 26-8 loss. The Spires are now 2-7 overall and 1-7 in the KCAC. 

The Wildcats opened the games with fireworks, scoring on the first play from scrimmage for an early 7-0 lead. Saint Mary was able to drive 63 yards down the field on nine plays but turned the ball over on downs and came away with no points. The Wildcats built their lead over the Spires, scoring two more unanswered touchdowns in the first half, heading into the break up 19-0 on Saint Mary. 

The Spires put together a 10-plus-minute drive to open the third quarter that ended with Cheyenne Brooks hitting Sade Ervin for a touchdown pass, making it a 19-8 ballgame. However, turnovers and stalled drives restricted the Saint Mary offense, which was held scoreless for the rest of the contest. Baker found the endzone one more time in the fourth quarter to make the final score 26-8 in favor of the Wildcats. 

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The Spires will host Graceland University at 6 p.m. on Monday at Charles J. Berkel Memorial Stadium.