Leavenworth, Kan. – The University of Saint Mary men's basketball team got another win in Ryan Sports Center after handling Tabor College on Wednesday night, 64-60.
The Spires are now (4-7, 4-4 KCAC).
GAME FLOW
Saint Mary led the majority of the game before Tabor took the lead in the second half. The game went back and forth. In the last five minutes, the Spires went on an 11-4 run to ease the pressure, but fouls and turnovers allowed Tabor to get back within three. After a timeout by Tabor, a huge offensive foul was called to give the Spires the ball back with 11.5 seconds left. Teyvon Lundy sealed it by making 1-of-2 free-throws to end the game. Saint Mary was able to weather the storm and get the win, 64-60.
KEY STATISTICS
- Saint Mary shot 41.1 percent from the field
- Jaylon Rucker scored a career high 19 points
- Seven different players scored for the Spires
- Dan Hailey had 10 points and five rebounds
WHATS AHEAD FOR THE SPIRES
The Spires are back on the road where they will travel to McPherson, Kan. to take on McPherson College in their final conference game of the semester. Tip-off is this Saturday at 5:00 p.m.
