NOTRE DAME, Ind. - Saint Mary's College Basketball fell to Kalamazoo College on Saturday afternoon, 83-73. The Belles fall to 4-17 (1-11 MIAA) while the Hornets improve to 8-13 (3-9 MIAA).

The Hornets took advantage of a hot start to end the first quarter, 21-10. Senior Julia Schutz (Dyer, Ind.) had 4 rebounds with junior Alyssa Matuza (Troy, Mich.) joining Schutz in the scoring column with threes. 

The Belles attempted to gain their own momentum in the second quarter but fell short heading into the next twenty minutes trailing, 39-23. Sophomore Kate Restovich (Wildwood, Mo.) was able to use her 84.4% free throw percentage on the season to her advantage and go 8-9 from the line in the second to lead the Belles with 13 points at the break.

Saint Mary's battled back to come close, scoring 24 in the third quarter heading to the fourth down, 65-47. Kate Restovich clinched a season high 22 in the third quarter to keep the team alive. 

Saint Mary's put up a battle in the fourth, out-scoring Kalamazoo 26-18. But with both teams committing numerous fouls late, and four players fouling out, Kalamazoo would keep their lead and take home the win. 

Kate Restovich finished with a career high 31 points, making a career best 15 three throws, going 15-17. Freshman Kate Passinault (Grand Rapids, Mich.) finished with 8 rebounds, her fifth time grabbing 8 or more rebounds on the season. Schutz finishes with 21 points on the day, her third game with 20 or more points this season. 

UP NEXT FOR THE BELLES 

Saint Mary's ends the homestand taking on the University of Olivet on Wednesday, February 12th at 7PM. The Belles will head to Alma College on Saturday, February 15th at 1PM then will finish the regular season at home with two home games including February 22 being Senior Day.