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Missouri S&T recap
Zach Colletta matched his season high with 20 points but the Maryville men's basketball team was edged late by Missouri S&T 76-70 Thursday evening. Colletta excelled at the line hitting 11-of-12 at the stripe. Eugene Jones finished with 14 points, while Bobby Harvey added 11 points, and the duo both grabbed seven rebounds apiece.
 
What Happened
The Miners held a small margin for most of the first half before the Saints rallied to tie the game at 31-all at the break. Colletta sank a jumper for a 35-34 lead, followed by a Casey Teson jumper. Colletta completed a three-point play to give the Saints a 40-34 lead. Maryville still led 43-39 at the 15:01 following a 3-pointer by Dezmond McDaniel. However, the Miners scored nine straight to jump ahead. The visitors took their biggest lead of the night and were still ahead 68-59 before the Saints made a late push.
 
Colletta drove the lane for a basket and sank the free throw. The Miners made one free throw, and Colletta converted two more at the line. McDaniel drove in for a layup as the Saints pulled to within 69-66 with 2:27 to play. Missouri S&T made one free throw on consecutive possessions before Colletta sank one at the line to bring the Saints to 71-67 with 1:13 to play. The Miners were up 73-67 until Chaz Glotta drilled a long 3-pointer from the top of the key to pull the Saints back to 73-70 with 34 seconds left. Maryville put the Miners on the line, and Missouri S&T missed both charity tosses. However, the Saints were unable to score on their next possession, and the Miners converted two free throws with nine seconds left to seal the win.
 
Statistical Leaders
Points: Zach Colletta – 20
Rebounds: Bobby Harvey and Eugene Jones – 7
3-Point Field Goals: Chaz Glotta – 2
Assists: Eugene Jones – 5
Steals: Chaz Glotta – 2
 
Records
Maryville: 9-16, 4-12 GLVC
Missouri S&T: 5-18, 3-12 GLVC
 
What's Next?
The Saints host Drury in a 3 p.m. tip Saturday, Feb. 23, in Moloney Arena.