Salisbury University men’s basketball lost to Marymount University 66-61 on Nov. 10 at Maggs Gym in Salisbury after the Saints erased a 14-point second-half deficit with a 21-0 run. Salisbury University led 51-37 early in the second half before Marymount University took a 58-51 advantage.
Marymount University outscored Salisbury University 39-30 after halftime. Jamal Miles led Salisbury University with 20 points on 7-of-12 shooting, including a 2-of-2 mark from beyond the arc.
Salisbury University Men’s Basketball Builds Early Lead
Jamison Graves opened the scoring with a 3-pointer assisted by Tyler Ball, and Graves later found Patrick Wynne for another shot from beyond the arc. Marymount University answered with eight consecutive points to take a 10-6 lead four minutes into the game.
Salisbury University responded with seven straight points from Miles and built a seven-point cushion after Alexavier Saunders and Miles connected from long range. Marymount University’s free throws cut the margin to 31-27 at halftime, with Salisbury University holding the lead.
Ball, Graves and Saunders each made a 3-pointer during the first six minutes of the second half. The sequence gave Salisbury University a 51-37 lead and prompted a Marymount University timeout before the Saints began their decisive run.
Jamal Miles Leads Salisbury University With 20 Points
Miles paced Salisbury University with 20 points on 7-of-12 shooting and made both of his attempts from beyond the arc. Graves added 13 points and recorded a career-high eight assists.
Saunders scored 10 points on 3-of-4 shooting, while Elijah Bryan collected 10 rebounds. Salisbury University shot 35.6 percent from the field, 37.0 percent from beyond the arc and 69.2 percent from the free-throw line.
Marymount University’s 21-0 run lasted eight minutes and produced a 58-51 lead. Miles helped Salisbury University cut the deficit to three points with 23 seconds remaining, but late free throws allowed the Saints to secure the 66-61 victory.
Roanoke Classic Next for Salisbury University
Salisbury University will participate in the Roanoke Classic in Roanoke. The Sea Gulls are scheduled to play Greensboro College on Friday at 8 p.m. inside the Cregger Center.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Salisbury University created separation early in the second half but could not withstand Marymount University’s 21-0 response. Miles’ efficient scoring, Graves’ playmaking and Bryan’s rebounding highlighted the Sea Gulls’ individual performances, while the extended scoring drought determined the outcome.
The Roanoke Classic gives Salisbury University its next opportunity to build on those contributions and sustain its offense for a complete game.
Source: Original report
