Maryville University Athletics

Quincy Recap
Daniel Farris and Ari Jackson both scored 20 points apiece but Quincy used sterling 3-point shooting to down Maryville 91-81 in Great Lakes Valley Conference action Saturday. Jackson hit six of seven shots from beyond the arc as the Saints had four players score in double figures. Maryville committed a season-low eight turnovers in the game.
 
What Happened
The Saints were up 11-7 before building a double-digit lead. Donovan Parker sank a 3-pointer, and Jackson followed from deep for a 17-7 edge. Gary Pendleton scored on a layup for a 22-12 advantage at the 12:21 mark. The Hawks chipped away at the Maryville lead and inched ahead 27-26. The Saints retook the edge at 34-29 and led 38-37 at halftime.
 
However, the Hawks heated up from 3-point range in the second half. The visitors sank their first eight attempts from deep to surge ahead. The Saints turned up the pressure later and would not let Quincy pull away. Maryville went on an 8-2 run and drew to 87-75. The Saints got as close as 10 points in the final minute but was unable to trim the deficit to single digits.
 
Jaelon Hood added 13 points, while Owen Long sank all 10 free throw attempts en route to finishing with 12 points and four assists. Davis Walker came off the bench to lead Maryville in rebounding with six boards. The Saints sank 10 3-pointers but were unable to offset Quincy's torrid 18-of-29 shooting from beyond the arc.
 
Statistical Leaders
Points: Daniel Farris and Ari Jackson - 17
Rebounds: Davis Walker - 6
3-Point Field Goals: Ari Jackson - 6
Assists: Owen Long - 4
Steals: Davis Walker - 3
 
Notable
The last time the Saints had two players score at least 20 points in a game was at Quincy Jan. 17, 2019, when Casey Teson had 22 points while Zach Colletta finished with 20.
Maryville's 10 3-pointers are a season high, and Ari Jackson's six made triples are also a season best.
Owen Long went a perfect 10-for-10 at the free-throw line.
 
Records
Maryville: 2-2, 2-2 GLVC
Quincy: 1-4, 1-4 GLVC
 
What's Next?
The Saints stay at home in Moloney Arena as Truman State visits Friday, Dec. 18. Game time has been changed and the contest will start at 1 p.m.