Maryville boys win 3rd straight

LATHROP, Mo. — The Maryville boys’ basketball team won its third straight contest on Tuesday night in a road meeting with the Lathrop Mules.

The Spoofhounds were led to their 68-34 victory by 13 points from senior forward Chip Dunlap, followed by 11 apiece from junior guards John Zimmerman and Trey Oglesby. Dunlap knocked down five field goals and 3-of-4 free throws to pave the way.

Maryville allowed just 11 points in the first quarter and 19 in the first half to jump out to a sizable advantage early in the contest.

With the road victory in hand, the Spoofhounds (14-5) will hit the floor again at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Smithville for Midland Empire Conference competition.