Indianapolis boxscore in PDF
 
Summary
The Maryville men's basketball team had a jumper in the waning seconds misfire as Indianapolis escaped with a 77-76 win over the Saints at Nicoson Hall Saturday afternoon. Jimmy Barton scored a season-high 18 points to pace Maryville. Indianapolis native Forrester Sims had 14 points and tied his career highs with nine rebounds and six assists.
                                                                         
What Happened
The Saints grabbed a 16-15 lead on a Barton triple and led the rest of the way in the first half. Later in the opener, Nolan Berry hit two free throws and Barton drilled another 3-pointer for a 32-23 edge. Grant Sims scored and a trey by Casey Teson pushed the cushion to 39-28 before the Saints settled for an eight point lead at the break.
 
The Saints still led 47-38 and buckets by Grant Sims and Forrester Sims built Maryville's biggest lead of the day at 51-38 with 13:52 remaining in the game. UIndy got back into the game with a 10-2 run. Teson stemmed the run with a 3-pointer. Indianapolis took the lead at 59-58 but the Saints reclaimed the advantage on a Robin Thompson bucket. The teams traded being in front and the Saints still claimed a 66-65 at the 5:32 mark. UIndy tallied five straight to jump back ahead. The Saints cut the lead to one on two occasions after 3-pointers by Teson and Berry. Teson hit two free throws as Maryville closed to 77-76 with under a minute to go. Barton swiped the ball to set up the potential game winner but the final shot missed the mark as Indianapolis escaped with the win.
 
Statistical Leaders
Points: Jimmy Barton – 18
Rebounds: Forrester Sims – 9
3-Pointers: Jimmy Barton – 4
Assists: Forrester Sims – 6
Steals: Forrester Sims and Jimmy Barton – 1
Blocked Shots: Casey Teson – 1
 
Notable
The Saints had four players in double figures - Jimmy Barton (18), Casey Teson (17), Forrester Sims (14), Robin Thompson (12).
Forrester Sims last had nine boards in a game against Rockhurst Jan. 28, 2016.
Three different Saints hit at least two 3-pointers.
Jimmy Barton sank seven of his 10 shots from the field.
 
Records
Maryville: 16-6, 8-5 GLVC
Indianapolis: 14-7, 8-5 GLVC
 
Up Next
The Saints return home to Moloney Arena Thursday, Feb. 8, as Lewis comes calling in a 7:30 p.m. tip.