Bradley recap
In an exhibition game at NCAA Division I Bradley, the Maryville men's basketball squad battled for most of the first half but suffered a late dry spell. The Braves recorded a 91-58 victory and have won 10 straight contests at Carver Arena. Parker Long led three Saints in double figures with 13 points. The Saints hit six of nine shots from 3-point range in the second half.
 
What Happened
Former Brave Antoine Pittman scored the first hoop for the Saints, and one free throw by Dezmond McDaniel gave Maryville an early 3-2 lead. Bradley led 8-5 before a jumper by Chris Williams and a basket by Parker Long put the Saints up 9-8. Six minutes in, Malik Barnett hit a bucket to forge an 11-11 tie. Owen Long knocked down a jumper to bring the Saints to within 18-15 at the 10:11 mark. Maryville would not let Bradley pull away and Parker Long drilled a long jumper to trim the Braves lead to 24-17. The Saints were still just down seven after two Parker Long free throws to make the score 26-19 with 6:14 left. However, Maryville was unable to score the rest of the half as Bradley built a 46-19 lead at intermission. The Saints got as close as 28 points on a Paker Long layup almost six minutes into the second half but could not get the deficit under 20 the rest of the way.
 
Statistical Leaders
Points: Parker Long – 13
3-Pointers: Owen Long – 2
Rebounds: Parker Long – 7
Assists: Parker Long – 3
Steals: Kamto Eze and Malik Barnett– 2
Blocked Shots: Kamto Eze and Chris White – 2
 
What's Next?
After a brief break for finals, the Saints are back in Moloney Arena Monday, Dec. 16, when they host Principia for a 3:15 p.m. afternoon contest.