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Casey Teson vs UIndy

Men's Basketball Edwardsville, Ill.

Berry and Thompson Record Double-Doubles but UIndy Eliminates Saints in GLVC Tourney

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Summary
Despite double-doubles from Nolan Berry and Robin Thompson in the quarterfinals of the 2018 Great Lakes Valley Conference Tournament, the No. 5 Maryville men's basketball team was eliminated by No. 4 Indianapolis 66-56 Friday night in Edwardsville, Ill. Berry had 11 points and 11 rebounds, while Thompson finished with 12 points and 10 boards.
 
What Happened
Neither team led by more than five points in the first half. The Saints were down 21-16 before going on a 10-2 burst to grab the lead. Casey Teson nailed a 3-pointer to start the burst and his jumper tied the score at 21-all. After UIndy converted, the Saints sank three free throws and a Teehjay Bogan bucket built a 26-23 lead. However, the Greyhounds used a late run to take a 32-28 lead at halftime.
 
Indianapolis scored seven of the first nine points to open the second half and eventually built a 39-30 lead. The Saints stormed right back to deadlock the game. Maryville hit three free throws while Forrester Sims scored on a layup. Thompson scored on a layup, and Teson did the same to tie the game at 39-39 with 12:29 to play. UIndy scored five straight before Thompson threw down a dunk for the Saints. The Greyhounds eventually built a 49-41 edge. Berry scored inside and knocked down a 3-pointer to pull the Saints to 49-46 at the 7:30 mark. However, the Greyhounds answered with six straight to grab their biggest lead of the night at 55-46. Jimmy Barton sank four straight free throws to pull the Saints back to 55-50 with 3:37 remaining. The Greyhounds sank five of six free throws over the final two minutes to stave off the Maryville rally.
 
Statistical Leaders
Points: Jimmy Barton – 13
Rebounds: Robin Thompson – 11
3-Pointers: Casey Teson – 2
Assists:  Jimmy Barton – 4
Steals: Forrester Sims – 4
Blocked Shots: Robin Thompson – 2
 
Notable
Four Saints finished in double figures – Jimmy Barton (13), Robin Thompson (12), Nolan Berry (11), Casey Teson (10).
Maryville hit 17-of-21 free throws (81 percent).
The Saints finished with the third 20-win season in program history.
 
Records
Maryville: 20-8
Indianapolis: 19-8
 
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Players Mentioned

Jimmy Barton

#12 Jimmy Barton

G
5' 9"
Senior
Nolan Berry

#50 Nolan Berry

C
6' 10"
Redshirt Senior
Forrester Sims

#0 Forrester Sims

G
6' 3"
Senior
Teehjay Bogan

#14 Teehjay Bogan

G/F
6' 5"
Junior
Casey Teson

#3 Casey Teson

G
6' 2"
Junior
Robin Thompson

#32 Robin Thompson

F
6' 6"
Junior

Players Mentioned

Jimmy Barton

#12 Jimmy Barton

5' 9"
Senior
G
Nolan Berry

#50 Nolan Berry

6' 10"
Redshirt Senior
C
Forrester Sims

#0 Forrester Sims

6' 3"
Senior
G
Teehjay Bogan

#14 Teehjay Bogan

6' 5"
Junior
G/F
Casey Teson

#3 Casey Teson

6' 2"
Junior
G
Robin Thompson

#32 Robin Thompson

6' 6"
Junior
F
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