Missouri S&T boxscore in PDF
 
Summary
Nolan Berry and Robin Thompson both notched double-doubles as the Maryville men's basketball team beat Missouri S&T 81-60. Berry finished with 15 points and 14 rebounds, while Thompson had 10 points and 12 boards.
 
What Happened
With the score tied at 16-all, while Saints scored six straight to take the lead. Forrester Sims scored on a layup, and Berry knocked down two free throws. A dunk by Berry led to a 22-16 lead. The Miners closed the gap to two but Jimmy Barton drilled a 3-pointer. The Saints forced a turnover, and Berry made a running 3-pointer at the buzzer for a 32-24 cushion at intermission.
 
Missouri S&T scored the first basket of the second half before a trey by Casey Teson and a Berry layup were good for a 37-26 advantage. The Saints quickly pushed the lead out after a bucket by Marvin Grant-Clark and a 3-pointer by Teehjay Bogan. Later, Grant-Clark made a trey, and Eugene Jones and Berry layups made for a 58-39 lead with just under 10 minutes to play. The margin grew to as much as 28 as the Saints cruised to their second straight victory.
 
Statistical Leaders
Points: Nolan Berry – 15
Rebounds: Nolan Berry – 14
3-Pointers: Jimmy Barton – 4
Assists: Teehjay Bogan – 7
Steals: Teehjay Bogan and Eugene Jones – 2
Blocked Shots: Nolan Berry – 3
 
Notable
The Saints shot 59.4 percent (19-32) in the second half.
Every player who appeared in the game for Maryville scored at least three points.
The Saints nailed 12 3-pointers.
Maryville had 26 assists on 31 made baskets.
Four players scored in double figures (Berry 15, Sims 14, Barton 12, Thompson 10)
Forrester Sims is just seven points away from 1,000 for his career.
 
Records
Maryville: 5-2, 2-1 GLVC
Missouri S&T: 1-6, 0-2 GLVC
 
Up Next
The Saints return to Moloney Arena Saturday, Dec. 9, when they welcome Robert Morris-Springfield for a 3 p.m. tilt.