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ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – No. 1 Lewis women's basketball used first half leads of 14-2, 23-6 and 31-8 on their way to a 65-49 win over Missouri S&T on Saturday (Feb. 14) afternoon at Neil Carey Arena. Junior Mariyah Brawner-Henley (Skokie, Ill./Niles North) had 11 of Lewis' 31 points in the game opening run.

The Great Lakes Valley Conference game was the final regular season home game for Lewis. Seniors Angel Brooks (Chicago, Ill./De La Salle), Kristin Itschner (Metamora, Ill./Peoria Notre Dame), Jess Reinhart (Normal, Ill./Bloomington Central Catholic), Alexus Grayer (Washington, Ill./Washington) and Nikki Nellen (New Berlin, Wis./Pius XI) were honored in a pregame ceremony.
 
"This has been a great group to coach," Lewis head coach Lisa Carlsen said. "They still have goals they are looking to accomplish but they've already left a lasting impact on the program."
 
Brawner-Henley led the Flyers with 18 points and 12 rebounds. Junior Jamie Johnson (South Holland, Ill./Marian Catholic) added 16 points thanks to an 8-of-10 performance from the free throw line.
 
Two seniors finished in double digits. Reinhart totaled 11 points and 12 rebounds. Grayer finished with 10 points thanks to a pair of first half treys. Senior Nikki Nellen (New Berlin, Wis./Pius XI) picked up seven of Lewis' 14 assists. Itschner scored seven points. Brooks earned her first career start. She didn't score but recorded three rebounds and a steal on the game's first possession.

Elsie Greenwood had a game-high 22 points for Missouri S&T.

Missouri S&T falls to 6-17 (2-13 GLVC). Lewis improves to 24-1 (14-1 GLVC). The Flyers return to action on Thursday (Feb. 19) in a GLVC contest at UIS. Tip against the Prairie Stars is set for 5:30 p.m. in Springfield, Illinois.