Liberty, Mo. – The Maryville men's basketball team ran its winning streak to five by rallying for a 59-51 victory at William Jewell. Kelvin Swims led the Saints with 18 points and nine rebounds. Dewayne Vass added 16 points, while JT Morgan also grabbed nine boards. At 6-1, the Saints are off to their best start since the 2012-13 team began the year with an 8-1 mark.
 
William Jewell recap
The Saints were ahead 13-12 before Ben Palacios sank two free throws, and a hoop by Dewayne Vass led to a 17-12 edge. The Cardinals tied the game at 17-all but Palacios put Maryville up 19-17. William Jewell scored nine straight points to jump in front. Palacios scored to snap the WJC run but the Cardinals grabbed a 33-25 advantage at halftime.
 
Down 37-27, the Saints tallied nine straight points. Kelvin Swims sank a jumper, and Ari Jackson drained a 3-pointer. Vass added two free throws and a bucket to draw Maryville to within 37-36. Harrison Vickers found the range from beyond the arc to boost the Saints up 41-39 with 11 minutes to play.
 
The Saints were up 43-41 and tacked on six straight points. Swims made two free throws and a layup before Vass scored on a jumper for a 49-41 margin. The Cardinals got as close as 53-48 but Swims scored on a layup, and a hoop by Morgan gave the Saints a nine-point advantage in the final minute.
 
The Saints allowed their fewest points of the season and held the Cardinals to just 36.8 percent shooting.
 
Statistical Leaders
Points: Kelvin Swims - 18
Rebounds: JT Morgan and Kelvin Swims - 9
Assists: Dewayne Vass - 4
3-Pointers: Ari Jackson and Harrison Vickers - 1
Steals: Dewayne Vass - 2
Blocked Shots: Harrison Vickers - 1
 
Records
Maryville: 6-1, 1-0 GLVC
William Jewell: 2-5, 0-1 GLVC
 
What's Next?
The Saints remain on the west side of the state and take on Rockhurst Monday, Nov. 28.