St. Louis – For the first time in program history, the Maryville men's basketball squad won its sixth straight Great Lakes Valley Conference game and held on for a 63-62 victory over Lewis. Down by two with 1:05 to play, JT Morgan sank a 3-pointer which would prove to be the game winner. Trey Redd and Luke Williams led the Saints in scoring with 13 points apiece. Maryville survived two potential game-winning shots by the Flyers in the final seconds.
 
Lewis recap
In the second half, the Saints were up 36-35 before back-to-back baskets by Davis Walker and Redd built a 40-35. Ari Jackson scored on a drive for a 42-37 edge with 14 minutes to play. The Flyers closed to within one but Jackson drilled a 3-pointer to build a 45-41 margin. Redd took over with two straight drives, capped by a 3-point play and a 52-45 cushion with 9:12 left.
 
Lewis tied the game at 56-all before Morgan converted in the lane and a 58-56 lead with 4:43 to play. Lewis edged in front 60-58 with just under four minutes remaining. The Flyers scored on a jumper and added on two free throws to take a 60-58 margin. Dewayne Vass tied the game with a driving layup with 3:38 to play. The Flyers tied the game again before the defenses took over. Morgan then splashed in a deep 3-pointer for a 63-62 lead with 1:05 to go, which would prove to be the game-winning basket.
 
The Saints forced a Lewis miss but turned the ball back over to the Flyers. After a timeout, Lewis had two shots to go ahead but both attempts misfired as the Saints won their third straight home game at the buzzer.
 
Statistical Leaders
Points: Trey Redd and Luke Williams - 13
Rebounds: Dewayne Vass - 8
Assists: Dewayne Vass - 6
3-Pointers: Ari Jackson, JT Morgan Luke Williams - 2
Steals: Dewayne Vass - 3
Blocked Shots: Colin Schuler - 1
 
Records
Maryville: 10-8, 6-6 GLVC
Lewis: 11-8, 7-4 GLVC
 
What's Next?
The Saints continue their homestand as Indianapolis invades Moloney Arena Saturday, Feb. 3, for a 3:15 p.m. contest. The game has a theme of "Mental Health Awareness" and the University will have speaker Brandon Saho on campus for a presentation before and at halftime.