Box Score St. Louis – Ari Jackson nailed five 3-pointers en route to 21 points as the Maryville men's basketball team won its second straight game with a 75-69 victory over Indianapolis. Kelvin Swims added 13 points, while Cameron Scales chipped in 12. The Saints committed only six turnovers, their fewest in a game this season.
 
What Happened:
The Saints were up 25-23 before Cameron Scales knocked down a jumper and a layup for a 30-23 lead. After a UIndy bucket, the Saints went on a 10-3 run, boosted by eight points from Jaeden Smith, including two 3-pointers. The Saints stretched their lead to 40-28 but the Greyhounds rallied to within 42-39 at halftime.
 
The Saints opened the second half with another 10-3 run, including 3-pointers from Dylan Ingram and Ari Jackson to grab a 52-42 lead. The Saints stayed in front and two at the line from Jackson put the advantage at 65-55 with 7:27 left in the game. The Greyhounds chipped away at the Maryville lead and closed to 71-67 in the final minute. Jackson delivered in the clutch as he hit both ends of a one-and-one on two occasions to seal the victory.
 
Statistical Leaders:
Points: Ari Jackson - 21
Rebounds: Daniel Farris - 7
Assists: Daniel Farris - 6
3-Pointers: Ari Jackson - 5
Steals: four players - 1
Blocked Shots: Dylan Ingram - 1
 
Records:
Maryville: 12-16, 6-14
Indianapolis: 16-10, 10-8
 
What's Next?
The Saints will hit the road for the opening round of the 2022 Great Lakes Valley Conference Tournament Monday, Feb. 28. Maryville's opponent will be announced later Saturday night.