Normandy, Mo. – Ari Jackson sank four 3-pointers en route to 16 points and the Maryville men's basketball team committed only nine turnovers but Missouri-St. Louis defeated the Saints 76-62 Tuesday in the Mark Twain Building. JT Morgan sank every shot he took, hitting both 3-pointers and all six free throws, and added 12 points, while Harrison Vickers chipped in 11 points. The Tritons blazed the nets at a 58.8 percent shooting clip that proved to be the difference.
 
What Happened:
The Tritons tallied the first four points but a layup by Jackson sparked a 9-0 answer by the Saints. After Vickers sank one free throw, he added three straight buckets to push Maryville up 9-4. However, UMSL answered with its own big run before another layup by Vickers. Cameron Scales splashed in a 3-pointer to pull the Saints to within 17-14. Maryville trailed only 26-24 after a Morgan triple but the Tritons took a 32-26 edge into the break.
 
Jaeden Smith sank a 3-pointer to keep the Saints close at 47-43 with 13 minutes to play. UMSL used a 6-0 burst to grab its first double-digit lead of the night. Maryville went on a 9-2 run as Scales finished a 3-point play and Jackson drained a deep shot from beyond the arc. A trey by Morgan drew the Saints to within 60-56 with seven minutes remaining. UMSL could not pull away and a tip in by Daniel Farris cut the margin to 62-58 with 5:35 left. However, the Saints were unable to trim the deficit to one possession as UMSL edged away late.
 
Statistical Leaders:
Points: Ari Jackson - 16
Rebounds: Cameron Scales - 5
Assists: Daniel Farris - 4
3-Pointers: Ari Jackson - 4
Steals: Daniel Farris - 3
 
Records:
Maryville: 8-5, 2-3 GLVC
Missouri-St. Louis: 9-2, 3-1 GLVC
 
What's Next?
Playing their third game in five days, the Saints voyage to Liberty, Mo., to take on William Jewell Thursday, Jan. 6.