LISLE, Ill. – Molly Kovarik came off the bench to score a team-high 11 points as Marian dropped a 72-41 decision at Benedictine Saturday afternoon in Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference action at the Rice Center.

Marian struggled to find a groove offensively and shot 19 percent (9-of-46) form the field. However, the Sabres found success at the free-throw line. MU went to the charity stripe 29 times and converted 19 of its free throw. Meanwhile, BU only went to the free-throw line 11 times and hit seven of its free throws.

Jessica Roberts and Hunter Godfroy each scored eight points, with Roberts pulling in six boards.
Nicole Paulus, Jordan Weidner and Brittany Bauman each scored four points.

Peyton Sims scored a game-high 14 points to lead BU (6-1, 3-0 NACC).

MU (3-3, 1-2 NACC) returns to the hardwood Tuesday at Wisconsin Lutheran.

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