The St. Mary’s College of Maryland women’s basketball team suffered an 88-71 loss to undefeated Guilford College on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at Ragan-Brown Field House in Greensboro, North Carolina, as part of the Springhill Suites Guilford Holiday Classic. The Seahawks, competing in a non-conference matchup against the Old Dominion Athletic Conference opponent, dropped to 7-5 overall while Guilford improved to 10-0.
Guilford established control early, building momentum through the first half with efficient shooting and defensive pressure. The Quakers led 27-16 after the first quarter and extended the advantage in the second, outscoring St. Mary’s 28-12 to take a 55-28 halftime lead. The Seahawks struggled offensively in the opening two periods, connecting on just 8-of-28 field goal attempts for 28.6 percent shooting.
St. Mary’s responded strongly after the break, delivering its best quarter of the game in the third. The Seahawks shot over 64 percent from the field (9-of-14) and outscored Guilford 21-10, cutting into the deficit with aggressive interior play and better ball movement. Keira Mason led the charge, finishing with a career-high 31 points on 12-of-25 shooting, along with 17 rebounds for a double-double. Samantha Blaylock added 14 points off the bench, including four three-pointers.
The Seahawks controlled the boards, outrebounding Guilford 44-37, with Olivia Liszt and Rayna Miller each grabbing eight rebounds. Despite the third-quarter surge, Guilford answered in the fourth quarter, using timely three-point shooting and fast-break opportunities to regain separation. The Quakers finished 11-of-18 from beyond the arc for 61.1 percent.
Guilford’s balanced attack featured multiple contributors in double figures, with strong perimeter shooting proving decisive. The game saw three ties early but no lead changes, with Guilford maintaining control throughout.
St. Mary’s showed improvement in the second half, particularly in shooting efficiency and rebounding, providing positive signs for upcoming competition. The team returns to action the following day, December 29, 2025, against Piedmont in the holiday classic tournament.
Key team statistics for St. Mary’s included 40.0 percent field goal shooting overall (26-of-65), 33.3 percent from three (5-of-15), and 73.7 percent from the free-throw line (14-of-19). The Seahawks generated 38 points in the paint, 21 fast-break points, and 16 points off turnovers, with bench players contributing 47 points.
For Guilford, the victory extended their perfect start, highlighting their shooting prowess and transition game. The Quakers shot 44.9 percent from the field (31-of-69), 61.1 percent from three, and 83.3 percent from the line.
The Seahawks’ schedule includes a mix of United East play and non-conference games, with the holiday classic providing valuable experience against varied competition styles. St. Mary’s has shown resilience in recent outings, including strong defensive efforts and scoring performances from key contributors.