Missouri S&T Recap
Owen Long exploded for 39 points, tied for the third most in program history and the highest total in a Great Lakes Valley Conference game, to push the Maryville men's basketball team to a 76-67 triumph over Missouri S&T. The win is the first for new head coach Jesse Shaw at Maryville. Long hit 16-of-22 shot from the field, tied for the second most field goals in program records.
 
What Happened
The Saints led 34-32 at halftime but the game was tied at 34-all early in the second half. Daniel Farris scored on a jumper, and the Miners made one free throw. Long scored in the lane, and JT Morgan drilled a 3-pointer for a 41-35 edge. Missouri S&T rallied with three straight 3-pointers before Long tied the game at 44-44.
 
The visitors took a lead at 48-45 at the 12:42 mark before the Saints answered with an 11-0 run. Ari Jackson drained a triple, and Long scored six straight points. Gary Pendleton scored in traffic for a 56-48 advantage with 9:20 to play. The game stayed close and was deadlocked at 63-63. Long drained a long 3-pointer for a 66-63 advantage with 3:23 remaining. The Miners hit a jumper before Davis Walker scored on Maryville's next possession. Kamto Eze came up with a crucial blocked shot and grabbed the rebound. JT Morgan scored off a feed from Farris and a 70-65 cushion. The Saints had a stop and sealed the victory with six free throws in the final minute.
 
Statistical Leaders
Points: Owen Long - 39
Rebounds: Kamto Eze - 10
3-Point Field Goals: Owen Long and Ari Jackson - 2
Assists: Daniel Farris - 8
Steals: Kamto Eze - 3
Blocked Shots: Donovan Parker – 2
 
Notable:
Owen Long's 39 points are only surpassed by the school record of 43 by John Jones and the 42 points by Butch Shelby.
The 39 points surpassed the previous best in a GLVC game of 38 by Casey Teson at Truman State Jan. 19, 2019.
Owen Long was 15-of-18 from inside the arc.
Kamto Eze's 10 rebounds are his most since he grabbed 11 in the 2019-20 season opener.
A total of two free throws (all by Missouri S&T) were attempted in the first half.
 
Records
Maryville: 1-0, 1-0 GLVC
Missouri S&T: 0-2, 0-2 GLVC
 
What's Next?
The Saints continue their home stand and host Lindenwood at Moloney Arena Thursday, Dec. 3. Tip-off is slated for 7:30 p.m.