Lindenwood Recap
The Maryville University men's basketball team was looking for its third straight victory but Lindenwood used the long ball to stop the Saints 83-69 Thursday night. Owen Long led Maryville with 22 points, while Kamto Eze posted a double-double on a career-best 12 points and a career-high tying 11 rebounds. The Lions hit 13 3-pointers while shooting 50 percent from beyond the arc. The Saints shot a season-high 51.9 percent (27-of-52) in the contest.
 
What Happened
Lindenwood led 11-8 before the Saints reeled off nine straight points. Owen Long knocked down a jumper, and Davis Walker drilled a 3-pointer. Jaelon Hood had a driving layup, and a Walker jumper was good for a 17-11 edge. The Lions came back and tied the score before the teams traded being out front. Lindenwood led 29-25 until Hood scored on another drive, and a Daniel Farris jumper tied the game. In the last minute, Jake Peterson converted a jumper from the left side that gave the Saints a 31-30 lead at intermission.
 
The teams traded baskets and the lead switched hands nine times before the Saints went on a 5-0 run. Down 49-46, Long hit a jumper, and Farris sank one at the line. Long connected again for a 51-49 Maryville led at the 11:21 mark. Jaelon Hood converted two free throws to tie the game at 53-all with nine minutes left. However, the Lions scored 11 straight points, including three 3-pointers, in the decisive run. The Saints made one late push when Davis Walker sank a 3-pointer. After two free throws by Hood, he scored on a layup to pull the Saints to within 73-66. The Lions went 6-for-6 in the final minute to hold on for the victory.
 
Statistical Leaders
Points: Owen Long - 22
Rebounds: Kamto Eze - 11
3-Point Field Goals: Owen Long and Davis Walker - 2
Assists: Owen Long - 3
Steals: Owen Long - 3
Blocked Shots: Donovan Parker – 3
 
Records
Maryville: 7-10, 7-10 GLVC
Lindenwood: 9-8, 9-8 GLVC
 
What's Next?
With their contest at UMSL postponed, the Saints do not play again until hosting McKendree Thursday, Feb. 18. Game time in Moloney Arena is 7:30 p.m.