Wisconsin Dells, Wis. – Playing in the Wisconsin Dells, the Maryville men's basketball squad saw a late rush just fall short as Saint Leo held on for a 73-69 decision over the Saints. Ari Jackson sank four 3-pointers and finished with a team-high 14 points to lead the Maryville offense. Anthony Holden added 13 points, while Luke Williams chipped in 11 points. Maryville drained 12 3-pointers on the night.

Saint Leo recap
Tied at 14-all, Tutu Chisholm had a three-point play that gave the Saints a lead, and Davis Walker sank a triple. One free throw by Chisholm pushed the Saints on top 21-14. The Lions eventually tied the score at 23-23 before Trey Redd had a steal and a layup for a 25-23 edge. Saint Leo used a 10-0 run to take the lead. Holden sank a trey but the Lions took a 37-30 lead at halftime.
 
Maryville started the second half with a rush as Jackson and JT Morgan sank 3-pointers, and a Vass layup put the Saints on top 38-37. The Lions scored four straight to retake the lead. A Jackson 3-pointer cut the deficit to just one at 41-40 but Saint Leo eventually built a double-digit advantage. Down 65-53 with four minutes to go, the Saints started a late push. Holden hit back-to-back 3-pointers to chop the lead in half. The gap was still 67-59 at the 2:30 mark but Williams sandwiched triples around a Lion bucket as the Saints pulled to 69-65. In the final minute, Vass scored inside, and a steal led to another Vass layup as Maryville cut the deficit to 71-69 with 27 seconds to play. Saint Leo made one free throw but a late 3-pointer to force overtime missed, and the Lions made one free throw to seal the win.
 
Statistical Leaders
Points: Ari Jackson - 14
Rebounds: Davis Walker - 7
Assists: Dewayne Vass - 5
3-Pointers: Ari Jackson - 4
Steals: Trey Redd and Dewayne Vass - 2
Blocked Shots: Tutu Chisholm, Ari Jackson and Trey Redd - 1
 
Records
Maryville: 3-5
Saint Leo: 6-4
 
What's Next?
The Saints are right back in action as they face Southwest Minnesota State Tuesday afternoon at 3 p.m. in the Wisconsin Dells, Wis.