Quincy, Ill. – Ben Palacios popped in 19 points and six rebounds but the Maryville men's basketball team lost a 70-62 contest at Quincy Saturday afternoon. Jaeden Smith sank three 3-pointers and finished with nine points, while Dewayne Vass handed out seven assists for the offense.
 
Quincy recap
Tied at 28-all at halftime, QU scored the first two points of the second half until the Saints reeled off six straight points. Tutu Chisholm scored on a layup, and Palacios knocked down a jumper. Harrison Vickers scored inside as the Saints went up 34-31 two minutes after the break.  QU tied the score at 37-37 before Dewayne Vass tallied four in-a-row for Maryville and a 41-37 cushion.
 
The Saints went back up 43-42 when Palacios converted a layup with 9:58 to play in the game. However, the Hawks scored the next 10 points to grab a 52-43 edge. Jaeden Smith drilled a 3-pointer to start a comeback for Maryville. After one QU free throw, Smith and Dylan Ingram scored layups as the Saints drew to within 53-51 with 4:59 to go. The Hawks went on another 7-0 burst but the Saints never got closer than seven points the rest of the way.
 
Statistical Leaders
Points: Ben Palacios - 19
Rebounds: Ben Palacios - 6
Assists: Dewayne Vass - 7
3-Pointers: Ben Palacios and Jaeden Smith - 3
Steals: Dewayne Vass - 2
Blocked shots: Colin Schuler - 1
 
Records
Maryville: 12-9, 5-8 GLVC
Quincy: 12-9, 8-5 GLVC
 
What's Next?
Maryville hosts Rockhurst in a 7:30 p.m. tipoff Thursday, Feb. 2, in Moloney Arena.