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University of Saint Mary

University of Saint Mary Spires

Schedule

55
York (NE) YORK (NE 2-4, 0-2
76
Winner Saint Mary SAINT MA 4-3, 2-0
York (NE) YORK (NE
2-4, 0-2
55
Final
76
Saint Mary SAINT MA
4-3, 2-0
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
York (NE) YORK (NE 23 32 55
Saint Mary SAINT MA 40 36 76

Game Recap: Men's Basketball |

Men's Basketball Dominate York with a Commanding 76-55 Victory

LEAVENWORTH, KAN. - The University of Saint Mary men's basketball team secured a decisive 76-55 win over York (NE), extending their winning streak to two games and improving their KCAC record to 2-0. The Spires took control early, building a 17-point halftime lead and maintaining their momentum throughout the second half to claim the lopsided victory.

Key Performances

Jordan Brown led the way for the Spires, scoring a game-high 20 points on 8-of-18 shooting, including two three-pointers. Brown stuffed the stat sheet with five rebounds, five assists, and four steals, showcasing his all-around impact.

Damare Smith contributed a stellar performance as well, tallying 15 points and leading all players with eight trips to the free-throw line, converting on 89% of his attempts. Smith also grabbed six rebounds and dished out five assists.

Off the bench, Jason Parson II provided a crucial spark, going a perfect 4-for-4 from the field and pulling down a team-high nine rebounds. Parson's steady presence on both ends of the court helped keep the Spires in control.

Bryce Johnson added 13 points, including two three-pointers, while Joey Schultz chipped in nine points on an efficient 4-of-5 shooting.

Key Stats and Game Highlights

  • Defense and Turnovers: The Spires' aggressive defense forced York into 19 turnovers, resulting in 26 points for Saint Mary. In contrast, the Spires committed just 11 turnovers, limiting York's opportunities to capitalize.
  • Free Throw Advantage: Saint Mary converted 83.3% of their free throws (15-of-18), compared to York's 38.5% (5-of-13), a critical factor in widening the gap.
  • Ball Movement: The Spires' unselfish play led to 18 assists, nearly doubling York's 10, as Saint Mary consistently found open looks in transition and half-court sets.
  • Points in the Paint: Saint Mary outscored York 36-30 in the paint, asserting their dominance inside with strong finishes around the rim.

Up Next:

The Spires are now 4-3 overall and start Conference play 2-0. They will travel to Southwestern this Saturday, November 23rd at 8:00 p.m.

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