NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Behind another standout performance from graduate guard Mary McMillan, Stetson women's basketball capped its stay at the Music City Classic with a 77–67 victory over Saint Louis on Wednesday at Trojan Fieldhouse.
McMillan paced the Hatters (5–2) with 24 points and three assists, shooting efficiently while controlling the tempo throughout the afternoon. Cameron Thomas added 19 points, and Promise Keshi delivered a near double-double with 14 points, nine rebounds, and a season-high three blocks.
Stetson won the battle on the glass 35–33 and held the Billikens to 37.1 percent shooting from the field—including just 22.2 percent from beyond the arc—as the Hatters' defense again set the tone.
Stetson opened the game with early energy, using a 6–0 burst punctuated by a Thomas three to build an 11–4 lead. The Hatters knocked down four triples in the opening frame and carried a 22–19 advantage into the second quarter.
A dominant second-quarter stretch defined the afternoon. Leading 33–22, Stetson ripped off a 9–0 run midway through the period to push the margin to 20. In total, the Hatters buried six threes in the quarter and took a 47–27 lead into halftime.
Saint Louis made brief pushes after the break, but Stetson held firm. The Hatters protected their double-digit lead throughout the third, scoring eight of their 12 points in the paint to maintain a 59–45 cushion entering the fourth.
Stetson closed out the win with poise in the final period, adding five fast-break points and keeping the Billikens at arm's length to finish the Music City Classic 2–0.
Game Notes
- • Stetson hit 12 threes on 28 attempts.
- • The Hatters held Saint Louis to 37.1 percent shooting and 22.2 percent from three.
- • Stetson never trailed after taking a 22–19 lead late in the first quarter.
- • The Hatters finished with 16 assists on 27 made field goals.
- • Stetson won the rebounding battle 35–33.
- • The defense forced 14 turnovers and recorded five blocks.
- • McMillan led all scorers with 24 points.
- • Keshi grabbed a team-high nine rebounds.
Up Next
After the Thanksgiving break, Stetson returns to action on Wednesday, Dec. 3, with a 7 p.m. matchup at UCF inside Addition Financial Arena.
About Stetson Athletics
At Stetson University, student-athletes don't just compete—they thrive. Located in historic DeLand, Florida, between Orlando and Daytona Beach, Stetson offers the perfect blend of competitive athletics, academic excellence, and an unbeatable Central Florida lifestyle. As the oldest private university in the region, Stetson supports approximately 500 student-athletes across 19 NCAA Division I sports. Nicknamed the "Hatters" after the institution's namesake John B. Stetson, a hat manufacturer who originated the modern-day cowboy hat, most Stetson athletic teams compete in the Atlantic Sun Conference, where they proudly hold the longest active membership since 1985. With top-tier facilities, personalized support, and a welcoming campus community, Stetson is where students can grow, compete, and succeed. Learn more at GoHatters.com or follow social media accounts @StetsonHatters.
