Rockhurst boxscore in PDF

Summary
Forrester Sims poured in 26 points and the Maryville men's basketball team shot 51.8 percent from the field to roll to an 80-66 win at Rockhurst Saturday afternoon.

What Happened
Sims hit the second of back-to-back 3-pointers to give the Saints a 15-12 edge, a lead they would not give up the rest of the way. Nolan Berry threw down a dunk for a 20-13 advantage midway through the half. Casey Teson hit a 3-pointer and a bucket as the Saints grabbed their largest lead of the half at 36-26. Maryville took a 38-33 cushion into the break.

Early in the second half, the Hawks trimmed the Maryville lead to 40-38 before Berry converted a bucket, and Robin Thompson hammered in a dunk. The Saints stretched their advantage to nine points before finally taking a double digit lead at 67-57 on a Sims triple. Maryville put the game away with a late 7-0 burst. Sims sank a 3-pointer, and Thomson threw down a slam. Sims' layup in the final minute put the Saints up 80-63.

Statistical Leaders
Points: Forrester Sims - 26
3-Pointers: Forrester Sims - 4
Rebounds: Robin Thompson and Nolan Berry - 8
Assists: Teehjay Bogan - 6

Notable
Forrester Sims tallied 26 points and has 979 in his career.
The Saints shot 51.8 percent from the field.
Maryville converted 13 of 15 free throws.

Records
Maryville: 4-2, 1-1 GLVC
Rockhurst: 4-4, 1-1 GLVC

Up Next
The Saints return home Thursday, Dec. 7, as Missouri S&T comes to Moloney Arena for a 7:30 p.m. tip.