Leavenworth, Kan. – The University of Saint Mary men's basketball team won their conference home opener in a thriller against the Bethel Threshers 73-67 in Ryan Sports Center. The Spires are 1-0 in the KCAC and 1-3 overall.
GAME FLOW.
The Spires went on an 8-0 run after trailing 5-0 to the Threshers in the opening minutes of the game. After a close first half, Saint Mary led 32-29. Dan Hailey had a big night, where he was just short of a double-double with 14 rebounds and eight points. After a back and forth battle Raylon Howard knocked down a clutch three pointer to put Saint Mary up 66-65 with fifty-one seconds left in the game. Cameron Southern would then extend the lead by making the front end of his two free-throws, and grabbed a huge offensive rebound after he missed the second free-throw. The Spires held on and won 73-67.
KEY STATISTICS
- The Spires had 15 second chance points while Bethel had five.
- Four Spires scored in double figures.
- Howard had 18 points and seven rebounds
- Hailey ended with eight points and 14 rebounds
- Saint Mary out rebounded Bethel 48-34
WHATS AHEAD FOR THE SPIRES
The Spires are back in action at home in Ryan Sports Center at 6:00pm Saturday, where they will take on Friends University.
