CHICAGO, Ill. — (OCTOBER 27, 2026) The St. Thomas University Bobcats women's basketball team fell to the University of St. Francis Fighting Saints, 73-69, on Monday after a competitive matchup in Chicago.
The Bobcats finished with four players scoring in double figures, led by Nuria Estrade with 16 points. Diora Ressaissi added 15 points, while Sophia Taylor contributed 13 points and eight rebounds. Isabella Rivera rounded out the double-digit scorers with 10 points and six rebounds.
St. Thomas came out strong offensively in the opening quarter, shooting 64.7 percent from the field and knocking down five three-pointers to establish an early rhythm. The Bobcats continued to compete throughout the contest, finishing with 12 three-pointers on 29 attempts, good for 41.4 percent from beyond the arc.
Estrade led the way from long range, connecting on four of her seven attempts from three-point territory. Ressaissi also provided a scoring spark, making three three-pointers while adding seven rebounds and two assists. Taylor contributed across the floor with three assists and two blocks, while Rivera recorded three assists to complement her scoring output.
The Fighting Saints countered with a balanced offensive performance, led by Symone Harrell's game-high 23 points. Baylei Johnson recorded a double-double with 17 points and 12 rebounds, while Malayah Scott added 11 points and nine rebounds.
St. Francis shot 42.2 percent from the field and converted 10 of its 15 free-throw attempts. The Fighting Saints also held an advantage in points in the paint, scoring 32 compared to 20 for the Bobcats.
St. Thomas finished with 42 rebounds, matching St. Francis on the glass, and generated 20 second-chance points. The Bobcats also capitalized on the Fighting Saints' turnovers, producing 18 points off turnovers.
The Bobcats will now turn their focus to Wayland Baptist University as they travel to San Antonio, TX on Friday, November for a two game road trip in the Lone Star State.
Tip off is set for 2pm CT (3pmET)
