Warrensburg, Mo. – The Maryville men's basketball team scored the final five points of the game to down Central Missouri 57-54 Friday afternoon in Warrensburg, Mo. Freshman Dylan Ingram nailed a 3-pointer with 1:20 remaining which proved to be the game-winning points. After a defensive stop, Daniel Farris scored in the waning seconds for a three-point lead. UCM's final 3-pointer misfired as the Saints won in their first true road game of the season. Ingram and Farris led Maryville with 15 points apiece.
 
What Happened:
Down 6-2, the Saints scored seven straight to jump ahead. Donovan Parker hit a jumper, Cameron Scales also sank a shot, and Dylan Ingram's 3-pointer put the Saints on top 9-6. The Saints broke a 14-14 tie when Ben Palacios and Ingram scored back-to-back buckets for an 18-14 edge. Still up 20-19, Daniel Farris' layup ignited an 11-0 burst. Kelvin Swims nailed a 3-pointer and later sank two free throws. Ari Jackson hit a triple as the Saints took a 30-19 lead and settled for a 32-24 edge at halftime. Maryville shot 60 percent in the first half (12-of-20) while holding UCM to just 32.1 percent (9-of-28).
 
Jackson and Ingram opened the second half with consecutive 3-pointers as the Saints built a 38-26 advantage. UCM chipped away at the Maryville lead, and the Saints were clinging to a 42-36 edge but Palacios sank two free throws for a 44-36 lead with 9:14 left in the game. The Mules finally tied the game at 48-all before two more at the line from Farris pushed the Saints back ahead 50-48 with 4:49 remaining. UCM deadlocked the game at 50-50 but Farris had the answer for a 52-50 advantage. The Mules scored four straight points to set up the Saints stirring rally in the final 80 seconds.
 
Statistical Leaders:
Points: Daniel Farris and Dylan Ingram - 15
Rebounds: Cameron Scales - 7
Assists: Daniel Farris - 7
3-Pointers: Dylan Ingram - 3
Steals: Ari Jackson - 2
Blocked Shots: JT Morgan - 1
 
Records:
Maryville: 3-1
Central Missouri: 1-1
 
What's Next?
The Saints return home to host the Maryville Thanksgiving Classic. They face Lincoln in a 3:15 game Tuesday, Nov. 23, while UMSL faces East-West University at 5:30 p.m. The teams will flip opponents the next day.