Truman State recap
Jalen Gant matched his season high with 22 points but Truman State shot 52.1 percent to move past the Maryville men's basketball team 94-65 Thursday night in Moloney Arena. Gant also snared six rebounds, while Chris Williams added 12 points.
 
What Happened
The Bulldogs sank a 3-pointer to open the contest before Williams and Gant tallied to put the Saints ahead 4-3. Truman retook the lead until Gant sank a jumper to bring the Saints to 8-6. The teams traded baskets, and an Owen Long pull-up jumper brought the Saints to 18-14. Maryville trailed by eight until the Saints scored five straight. Williams had a three-point play, and Long sank a jumper as the Saints stayed close at 29-26. However, Truman State scored 12 straight to take a 43-28 lead at halftime.
 
Gant knocked down a short jumper to start the second half but the Bulldogs tacked on a 10-2 burst. Dezmond McDaniel hit a 3-pointer and a long jumper as the Saints were down 53-37. However, Truman State scored seven of the next nine points and Maryville was unable to pull the gap back down to single digits.
 
Statistical Leaders
Points: Jalen Gant – 22
Rebounds: Jalen Gant – 6
3-Point Field Goals: Dezmond McDaniel – 2
Assists: Parker Long and Dezmond McDaniel – 3
Steals: Owen Long – 3
Blocked Shots: Kamto Eze – 3
 
Records
Maryville: 5-21, 1-18 GLVC
Truman State: 19-8, 15-4 GLVC
 
What's Next?
The Saints close out the regular season at 3:15 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, as Quincy visits Moloney Arena for Senior Day. Jalen Gant, Dezmond McDaniel and Chris Williams will be recognized prior to the game.