St. Louis – Maryville men's basketball saw Missouri S&T shoot 60.6 percent in the first half to down the Saints 82-65 Saturday afternoon. Luke Williams led the Saints with 15 points, while Trey Redd hit 6-of-9 shots and finished with 13 points.
 
Missouri S&T recap
The Saints found themselves chasing the game as the Miners were red-hot and scored nine of the first 11 points. Ari Jackson made a layup, and the Saints stayed close after free throws from Williams and an Anthony Holden bucket. Later, a JT Morgan bucket made it 20-12 midway through the first half. The Miners went on a 13-2 run and pushed their edge to more than 20 points. Maryville answered with a 9-3 run and closed to within 44-29. However, the Miners closed the half on a 7-2 run to go back up by 20.
 
The Saints used an early 7-2 run in the second half to chop into the Miner lead. Morgan had a layupm and Tutu Chisholm scored five straight as Maryville closed to 54-38. Missouri S&T answered with seven straight. Williams scored on a layup but the Miners tallied another seven unanswered and pulled away.

Statistical Leaders
Points: Luke Williams - 15
Rebounds: Tutu Chisholm - 9
Assists: Davis Walker - 3
3-Pointers: Trey Redd and Davis Walker - 1
Steals: Dewayne Vass and Luke Williams - 2
Blocked Shots: Tutu Chisholm - 2
 
Records
Maryville: 10-10, 6-8 GLVC
Missouri S&T: 12-9, 6-8 GLVC
 
What's Next?
The Saints take to the road and play at Truman State Thursday, Feb. 15, in Kirksville, Mo.