Trevecca Nazarene boxscore in PDF

Summary
Nolan Berry notched a double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds as the Maryville men's basketball team moved to 2-0 on the season with a dominating 86-66 triumph over Trevecca Nazarene. Eugene Jones hauled down a game-high 13 boards as the Saints outrebounded TNU 49-37.
 
What Happened
The Saints burst out of the gates with a 7-0 for a lead they would not give up. Teehjay Bogan drained a 3-pointer to start the game, and Robin Thompson powered up for a layin. Bogan scored in the lane to close the run. Maryville reeled off an 11-1 run to take control midway through the first. Jimmy Barton splashed in a triple and Berry added a layup. Marvin Grant-Clark converted from deep, and another 3-pointer from Barton was good for a 25-9 advantage. The Saints eventually built a 40-20 cushion but TNU closed to 13 at halftime.
 
The inside duo of Thompson and Berry scored on back-to-back possessions to push the Maryville edge back to 44-27. The visitors got as close as 11 but the Saints went on a 7-0 spree for a 70-48 lead and put the game out of reach. The Maryville advantage grew to as much as 25 points as the Saints cruised the rest of the way.
 
Statistical Leaders
Points: Nolan Berry – 16
Rebounds: Eugene Jones – 13
Assists: Jimmy Barton – 5
3-Pointers: Casey Teson – 5
Steals – Grant Sims – 2
 
Notable
The Saints open a season 2-0 for the first time since a 3-0 start in 2013-14.
Maryville hit 12 3-pointers in the game.
Nine different players recorded at least one assist for the Saints.
Maryville converted 85.7 percent at the free-throw line (12-of-14).
Casey Teson went 5-of-7 from 3-point range.
 
Records
Maryville: 2-0
Trevecca Nazarene: 0-2
 
Up Next
The Saints head to Warrensburg, Mo., to play in a tournament hosted by Central Missouri. The Saints play Cameron University Friday, Nov. 17.