In a closely contested women's basketball game on November 22, 2023, Mount St. Joseph secured a narrow victory against St. Thomas (Tex.) with a final score of 60-59. The game showcased intense competition and came down to the wire, keeping fans on the edge of their seats.

The first quarter saw Mount St. Joseph take an early lead with a score of 10-8. St. Thomas responded in the second quarter, outscoring their opponents 20-16 and heading into halftime with a slim 28-26 lead. The third quarter remained competitive, with Mount St. Joseph narrowing the gap, and the score stood at 40-40 going into the final quarter.

The fourth quarter proved to be a dramatic conclusion to the game. Mount St. Joseph managed to outscore St. Thomas 23-19, securing the win with a final score of 60-59. Whitney Warfel led the scoring for Mount St. Joseph with an impressive 17 points, while Ravyn Ellis contributed 17 points for St. Thomas.

Both teams demonstrated strong defensive efforts, with Mount St. Joseph holding St. Thomas to 40.8% shooting from the field. Despite St. Thomas' efficient three-point shooting (41.2%), it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Lions in the end.

The game was characterized by a competitive back-and-forth, with Mount St. Joseph ultimately emerging as the victors in this closely contested matchup.

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