Oklahoma Christian boxscore in PDF
 
Summary
Nolan Berry notched his fifth straight double-double and Casey Teson poured in 20 points to lead the Maryville men's basketball team to a 79-62 win over Oklahoma Christian. The win is the sixth straight victory for the Saints, the longest streak since the 2004 season. Berry finished with 23 points and 11 rebounds. Teson hit all four 3-pointers and 8-of-9 shots from the field.
 
What Happened
The visitors held a narrow 34-31 lead late in the first half before the Saints used a rush to claim the advantage by halftime. Robin Thompson powered a layup home, and Berry scored inside to push the Saints ahead 35-34. Teson splashed a 3-pointer. The Eagles converted a jumper but Teson hit a long triple just before the break for a 41-36 edge.
 
After the break, Thompson made a layup, and Teson drained another 3-pointer for a 46-36 advantage. The Saints were still up 48-40 before reeling off a 7-0 burst. Grant Sims scored inside on a drive, and Teehjay Bogan finished a three-point play. Teson scored off a feed from Berry as the Saints built a 55-40 lead with 13 minutes to play. Maryville pushed the cushion to as many as 18 in cruising to their longest winning streak of the Division II era.
  
Statistical Leaders
Points: Nolan Berry – 23
Rebounds: Nolan Berry – 11
3-Pointers: Casey Teson – 4
Assists: Jimmy Barton – 8
Steals: Robin Thompson – 2
Blocked Shots: Nolan Berry – 2
 
Notable
The six-game winning streak is the longest since January 2004.
Nolan Berry recorded his fifth straight double-double with 23 points and 11 rebounds.
Jimmy Barton distributed eight assists without a turnover.
Casey Teson shot 8-of-9 from the field overall and knocked down all four 3-point attempts.
The Saints committed a season-low seven turnovers.
 
Records
Maryville: 9-2
Oklahoma Christian: 3-8
 
Up Next
The Saints take a break for the holidays and are not in action again until Saturday, Dec. 30, when they host Eureka in a 3 p.m. clash.