Indianapolis Recap
Daniel Farris sank two free throws with 1.5 seconds left to seal a 60-56 win at Indianapolis Thursday evening. He tied his season best with 22 points, including going 11-for-11 at the free-throw line. Farris' free throw performance is the third most makes in a perfect game in program history, and he led the team with nine rebounds and four assists.
Owen Long scored 16 points, and
Donovan Parker chipped in 11.
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What Happened
The Saints trailed by eight early in the contest but chipped away at the deficit. Down 17-13, Long drained a 3-pointer and added a jumper, and a Farris trey pushed the Saints ahead 21-17.
Kamto Eze scored last in the period as the game moved to halftime tied at 23-23.
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The Greyhounds took a 30-27 lead before the Saints roared back ahead. Farris sank four free throws, and Eze hammered down a dunk. Eze added one free throw, two at the line by Long were good, and a
Jaelon Hood jumper build a 38-30 cushion. Maryville took its biggest lead of the day at 44-34 midway through the second half before UIndy made a run.
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The home side closed to 46-44 before Farris answered with a three-point play. The Greyhounds went up 52-51 but Long splashed in a triple at the 3:31 mark. Two Farris free throws pushed the edge back to 56-52. UIndy scored but Long again hit a jumper for a 58-54 lead with 1:34 remaining. Neither team scored again until UIndy made two free throws with 19.8 seconds left to cut the gap to 58-56. UIndy got the ball back but the Maryville defense forced a miss. Farris was fouled with 1.5 ticks left and put the game away at the stripe.
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Statistical Leaders
Points:
Daniel Farris - 22
Rebounds:
Daniel Farris - 9
3-Point Field Goals:
Donovan Parker - 3
Assists:
Daniel Farris - 4
Steals:
Kamto Eze - 3
Blocked Shots:
Donovan Parker - 3
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Records
Maryville: 8-11, 8-11 GLVC
Indianapolis: 9-11, 9-11 GLVC
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What's Next?
The Saints close out the season Saturday, Feb. 27, with a 3 p.m. tilt at Lewis.
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