Truman State boxscore in PDF
 
Summary
Jake Velky hit a long 3-pointer at the buzzer as Truman State beat the Maryville men's basketball team 75-74 in a heartbreaker Thursday night in Moloney Arena. The game was taut throughout as neither squad led by more than six points. The loss spoiled Nolan Berry's 10th double-double on the season.
 
What Happened
Truman scored to trim the Maryville lead to four but Grant Sims hit a runner in the lane for a 65-59 advantage with 5:10 to play. The Bulldogs sank a 3-pointer before Berry split a pair at the line for a 66-63 edge. Truman tied the game at 66-all. Casey Teson drilled a wing 3-pointer for a 69-66 lead with 3:15 remaining. Forrester Sims had a layup and two Berry free throws were good for a 73-68 cushion at the 1:24 mark. The visitors made three free throws to get back to within 73-72. Maryville converted one free throw with 3.9 ticks left for a 74-72 lead before Truman's late heroics broke the Saints' five-game winning streak.
 
Statistical Leaders
Points: Casey Teson – 16
Rebounds: Nolan Berry – 12
3-Pointers: three players – 3
Assists: Jimmy Barton – 5
Steals: Casey Teson – 2
Blocked Shots: Robin Thompson – 1
 
Notable
The Saints had four players reach double figures – Casey Teson (16), Nolan Berry (15), Forrester Sims (13), Jimmy Barton (11).
Nolan Berry notched his 10th double-double of the year.
The Saints had their second best 3-point shooting output of the year with 13 treys.
 
Records
Maryville: 15-4, 7-3 GLVC
Truman State: 12-7, 7-3 GLVC
 
Up Next
The Saints complete a three-game homestand Saturday, Jan. 27, as Wisconsin-Parkside visits for the last time in a 3 p.m. tip.