KIRKSVILLE, Mo. -- The Lewis University men's basketball team saw its winning streak end as the Flyers fell to Truman State 74-72 Saturday (Jan. 18) in a game of runs. 

TEAM RECORDS
Truman State 9-7, 3-5 GLVC | Lewis 11-4, 6-2 GLVC
                    
LEWIS LEADERS vs. TRUMAN STATE
Points: Rob Stroud (Danville, Ill./Kankakee CC) (23), Ryan Renfro (Glen Ellyn, Ill./U.S. Military Prep) (16), Anthony Sayles Jr. (Evanston, Ill./Notre Dame Prep) (11)
Rebounds: Ryan Renfro (Glen Ellyn, Ill./U.S. Military Prep) (14)
Assists: Marieon Anderson (Rock Island, Ill./Rock Island) (3)
Steals: Renfro (2)
Blocks: Stroud (2)

GAME SUMMARY
Lewis jumped out to an early 12-8 lead after back-to-back layups from Renfro. Truman State tied it three minutes later at 15-15 with a 7-3 run. 

The Flyers proceeded to go on a 10-2 run the next five minutes capped off by a three-pointer from Jaylin Gibson (Evanston,IL/Evanston Township) which made it 25-17 with 5:39 to play in the half. The Bulldogs cut it down to two (29-27) with 2:27 remaining.

Stroud responded with a bucket to end the drought. Truman State closed out the half with seven unanswered points to give the Bulldogs a 34-31 advantage at the break.

Truman State came out the gate with back-to-back buckets to begin the second half to extend its lead out to 38-31. Lewis was able to get two straight baskets of their own to respond after a three-pointer and a jumper by Stroud converted. 

Moments later, the Bulldogs extended its lead out to 52-42 with 11:20 remaining in the contest. Lewis proceeded to score 14 unanswered the next four minutes to grab a 56-52 lead including a three-pointer by Anthony Sayles Jr. (Evanston, Ill./Notre Dame Prep) which gave
the Flyers an advantage. 

The Bulldogs put an end to their drought with a three-pointer to get back in the contest. Stroud recorded a three of his own on the other end to keep it a four-point game.

Truman State proceeded to hit a three and a layup to regain the 60-59 lead with 5:36 to play. The Bulldogs led 68-62 with 3:38 to go in the contest before Lewis was able to score seven straight including five from Renfro to regain a 69-68 advantage with 1:27 left to go.

Both teams would trade buckets then Sayles Jr. split a pair of free throws with 12 seconds left which made it 72-72. Truman State drew the foul with two seconds remaining and knocked down the pair at the charity stripe with won them the game 74-72.

UP NEXT
Lewis will be back in action at Neil Carey Arena Thursday, January 25 as the Flyers host Southwest Baptist starting at 7:30 p.m. CT for Trost/Newell Night. 

UPCOMING EVENTS
Be sure to join us Saturday, February 8 as we induct our newest members of the Academy of Coaches at halftime of the women's basketball game against Lincoln.
 
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