Peru, Neb.– The University of Saint Mary men's basketball team dropped their third straight game tonight against the NAIA Division I defending national champions, Graceland University in the KCAC-HAAC Classic.
Saint Mary is now 0-3 on the young season.
GAME FLOW
The Spires dug themselves a bit of a hole where they shot less than 15 percent from the field in the first half. The Spires trailed 39-14 at halftime. Graceland's largest lead of the game was 26-points. Saint Mary fought back and outscored Graceland in the second half 32-30, but fell in the end 69-46.
KEY STATISTICS
- DeMonte Sims scored 12
- Saint Mary had 17 points off the bench
- It was a tough shooting night as the Spires shot 4-for-28 in the first half
WHATS AHEAD FOR THE SPIRES
The Spires look to bounce back when they are back in action Friday, November 9 at 6:30 p.m. in Springfield, Missouri where they take on Drury University in an Exhibition game.
