LIBERTY, Mo. - The William Jewell men's basketball team took on No. 15 Missouri S&T on Monday afternoon, falling 80-60 to drop to 5-12 overall and 2-7 in conference action. 

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Trailing by six early, the Cardinals got an offensive rebound dunk from Bryce Mitchell and a three by Bradley Lightbourne to pull Jewell within one possession. The Miners went on a 9-4 run to open up an eight point advantage with under three to play in the half but Jordan Jermain and Luke Jordan combined for nine points pull Jewell within one at the intermission, 31-30. 
• The teams traded buckets early in the second half before Missouri S&T went on an 11-0 run to go on top by double digits for the first time in the game. The Miners expanded their lead to as many as 22 late before Ashton Jermain brought the score to the final with a layup.  

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE

• Jordan Jermain scored a team high 23 points while also handing out two assists and grabbing four rebounds. 
• The Cardinals shot 38% from the floor in the second half while Missouri S&T was a blistering 68%.

UP NEXT
The Cardinals will head to Quincy University on Thursday evening for a 7:30 p.m. tip off.