York, Neb.—Spire Men's Basketball clinched a big road win against the York Panthers with a final score of 76-59 on Wednesday, November 19th, in York, Nebraska.

The first half saw Saint Mary quickly taking command with Kaeden Bonner opening the scoring with a dynamic 3-pointer. The pace intensified as Damare Smith added several 3-pointers—four in total on the night. By mid-period, the Spires had built a notable 16-point lead with Joe Clark's dunk off a fast break being a highlight. The half closed on a high note with the Spires leading 39-25.

The second half opened up quick with Damare Smith netting yet another three from deep, fortifying the lead further. With seven steals in this period alone, the Spires intensified their defensive pressure. Kaeden Bonner continued his sharpshooting spree, contributing to a peak lead of 28 points. The half concluded with the score mirroring the halftime advantage; Saint Mary led 39-25 over the Panthers.

Top performers for the Spires included familiar faces Kaeden Bonner with a sum of 23 points and 7 3-pointers, followed by Damare Smith scoring 13 points and nailing four clutch 3-pointers. On the defensive end, Terrius Walker paired his 16 points with 8 rebounds, showcasing the Spires' relentless strengths on both sides of the floor.

USM heads back home to face the Southwestern Moundbuilders next on Saturday, November 22nd at the Ryan Sports Center with a 3:00 p.m. tip-off. The Spires currently hold an impressive record of 6-1 for the season and 1-1 in conference play.