Maryville University Athletics

Cedarville boxscore in PDF

Summary
Nolan Berry powered in 21 points and nine rebounds to lead the Maryville men's basketball team to a 79-70 victory over Cedarville in the season opener. Berry hit 8-of-14 shots from the field, while Casey Teson and Marvin Grant-Clark both chipped in 15 points. Teehjay Bogan finished with 10 points. The game was part of the GLVC-GLIAC Crossover Tournament.
 
What Happened
The Saints trailed 5-2 but roared ahead with a 12-0 burst. Teson hit a jumper to start the run, and Grant Sims nailed a 3-pointer and a layup. Robin Thompson scored inside, and a trey by Teson led to the 14-5 advantage. Cedarville finally scored but Bogan drilled a triple and Grant-Clark added a layup for a 19-8 edge. Maryville built its biggest advantage when Grant-Clark hit a 3-pointer, and Teson followed with a jumper for a 37-21 lead. The Yellow Jackets made a run as the Saints took a 44-39 lead at halftime.
 
Cedarville got as close as one before Grant-Clark scored and Berry added one free throw. The Yellow Jackets eventually took a 54-53 lead but that would be their last edge. Thompson hit two free throws, and Teson sank a 3-pointer. Cedarville closed to 66-64 until Berry scored in the lane and Bogan splashed a 3-pointer for a 71-64 lead at the 6:14 mark. The Saints built a nine-point lead in the final minute to post the first win under new head coach Marc Stricker.
 
Statistical Leaders
Points: Nolan Berry – 22
Rebounds: Nolan Berry – 9
Assists: Teehjay Bogan – 5
3-Pointers: Casey Teson and Marvin Grant-Clark – 3
Steals – Robin Thompson – 4
Blocked Shots – Nolan Berry - 2
 
Notable
Robin Thompson had seven rebounds, four on the offensive end.
The Saints shot 50 percent in the first half (16-of-32).
 
Records
Maryville: 1-0
Cedarville: 0-1
 
Up Next
The Saints are back on the court Sunday to complete the GLVC-GLIAC Crossover as they face Trevecca Nazarene at 3 p.m. The Trojans lost to Truman State 84-73 in the second game of the tourney.