Maryville University Athletics

Under the direction of head coach Dave Pierce, the 1978-79 men’s basketball team set the school record for most wins in a season with 21. The mark stood for 35 years until the 2013-14 squad surpassed the record with 23 victories. Al Treichel averaged a double-double that season as he led the team with an 18.6 ppg scoring average as well as grabbing 11.0 rpg. In the school’s first season in NCAA Division III, the Saints posted a 7-3 mark in the SLACCA. The 1978-79 team still holds the school record for rebounds in a season with 1,102.