SPRINGFIELD, MO. – The University of Missouri-St. Louis men's basketball team ran into a hot-shooting Drury team Thursday night as the Panthers posted a 102-69 victory in the Great Lakes Valley Conference opener for both teams.
 
Drury shot 68.4 percent, including 61.5 percent (16-of-26) from three-point range.
 
UMSL was led by a season-high 16 points from junior Davious Webster.
 
Records: UMSL (3-3, 0-1 GLVC), Drury (5-1, 1-0 GLVC)
 
How it Happened
Drury made its first nine three-pointers and went 9-of-10 from long range in the first half en route to a 53-25 lead at the break. The Panthers shot 77.8 percent in the first 20 minutes.
 
Numbers of Note
- Webster made 6-of-8 field goals and also grabbed five rebounds and dished out five assists.
- Senior Steven Davis added 12 points on four three-pointers.
- UMSL shot 45.8 percent.
- Drury held a 32-26 rebounding advantage although UMSL held a 12-7 edge on the offensive end. Junior Jason Towery pulled down a team-best six rebounds.
 
Up Next
UMSL continues its GLVC-opening week roadtrip to Truman State on Saturday at 3 p.m.