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Pittsburgh State Recap
Playing in Kansas City's historic Municipal Auditorium, the Maryville men's basketball team had its season-opening three-game winning streak snapped 71-66 Pittsburg State. The Saints were down by 10 but rallied to take the lead before the Gorillas hit a key 3-pointer in the final seconds.

What Happened
The Saints held an advantage for most of the first half, built it to as much as eight, and took a 32-28 lead into the break. The Gorillas cut into the Maryville edge and eventually inched ahead 37-36 four minutes into the second half. Pittsburg State used consecutive 3-pointers to build its biggest advantage of the night at 57-47 midway through the second half. The Saints answered with their best run of the night with 12 straight points. Bobby Harvey started the run with a 3-pointer, and the Saints converted three free throws. Robin Thompson sank a jumper, and his layup tied the game. Eugene Jones' bucket pushed the Saints ahead 59-57 with 5:56 to play.

Pitt State went ahead on a 3-point play but Chaz Glotta tied the game with a 3-pointer and then splashed in another while getting fouled. His free throw completed a four-point play for a 66-62 edge at the 1:40 mark. The Gorillas tied the game at 66-all and went ahead on a 3-pointer with 16 seconds to go. The Saints had a shot to tie the game but could not find the mark.

Statistical Leaders
Points: Chaz Glotta - 21
Rebounds: Chaz Glotta, Jordan Gary, Robin Thompson - 6
3-Pointers: Chaz Glotta - 4
Assists: Casey Teson - 2
Steals: Jordan Gary - 2
Blocks: Jerome Davis - 2

Notable
The game was part of the MIAA Basketball Challenge.
The Saints have led at halftime in all four of their games thus far in the season.
Chaz Glotta led the Saints in scoring for the first time this season.
The Maryville bench outscored the Pitt State reserves 23-6.

Records
Maryville: 3-1
Pittsburg State: 3-1

What's Next?
The Saints play in the UMSL Thanksgiving Classic in the Mark Twain Building. The Saints face Central Missouri Friday, Nov. 23, at 1 p.m.