The Webster University women's basketball team made a valiant third period comeback, only to see it slip away in the game's final seconds as it lost to Iowa Wesleyan, 57-56, on February 20, at Grant Gym.  It was somber end to Senior Day as Webster said goodbye to three Gorloks, including two four-year players.

Down at the half, 35-26, the Gorloks' shooting hit an extra gear in the third period, as Webster went 8-12 from the field, including 3-4 from the three-point line.  Webster outscored Wesleyan, 21-10, as it grabbed a 47-45 lead entering the fourth.  The Gorloks' pressure defense forced seven Tiger turnovers in the period.

Webster still led, 56-55 with :20 remaining when Wesleyan came up with a loose ball on the possession arrow.  The Tigers ran the clock down and hit a layup with 2.5 seconds left in the contest.  The Gorloks got off a desperation heave at the buzzer that missd its mark.

After back and forth action in the first period, Webster trailed, 15-13, as the Gorloks hit 5-9 shots.  Webster continued to shoot well in the second, going 5-9 as well, but still trailed at the half, 35-26.  Though the Gorloks canned five three-pointers in the half, the Tigers hit on eight and Wesleyan had a big advantage on the boards, outrebounding Webster 15-4.

Senior Ashley Brooks (Hermann, MO/Hermann HS) led Webster with 14 points on 5-8 shooting, including  4-7 from the three-point line.  Fellow seniors Brittany Harris-Conway (St. James, MO/John F. Hodge HS) had nine points and Alyssa Sapp (Ashland, MO/Southern Boone HS) had six points and a team-high five assists.  Nadine Vaughn (JR, Pana,IL/Pana HS) had 10 points.

Webster shot 49% (22-45) on the afternoon and were 9-19 (47%) from the three-point line.  Webser forced 21 Wesleyan turnovers and committed just 11 of their own, but the Tigers dominated the boards, holding a 29-13 advantage.

Webster finished 9-9 in the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and 12-13 overall.  Iowa Wesleyan wound up 13-5 in the SLIAC, and is 18-7 overall, but are not eligible yet for postseason play in the SLIAC.

The Gorloks recognized their three seniors, who played their final game in a Webster uniform, in a pre-game ceremony.  Ashley Brooks wound up appearing in 73 games and finished her career sixth in three-pointers, 14th in assists, 15th in steals, and 20th in points on the Webster all-time high list.  She was named to the SLIAC All-Academic Team two years.

Brittany Harris-Conway appeared in 104 games for Webster, starting 75, and has piled up 796 points and 375 rebounds.  Brittany ranks 5th in games played, 12th in points, and 16th in rebounds on Webster's all-time career high list.  She was named to the SLIAC All-Academic Team three years.

Ayssa Sapp appeared in 93 games and had 248 points, 113 rebounds, and 74 assists for her career.  Alyssa ranks 17th in games played on Webster's career list.  She was named to the SLIAC All-Sportsmanship Team in 2013.  She was named to the SLIAC All-Academic Team three years.