Box Score Bismarck, ND - Unable to hit a basket in the final minutes of the game, the University of Mary suffered a 58-55 loss to Wayne State College in a defensive tussle. The Wildcats took the lead on a three-point play with 4:12 left in the contest and held off the Marauders attempts to rally.

Fouled on his drive to the basket, Nick Wuebker hit the basket and the free throw to put the Wildcats (2-6 overall, 1-3 NSIC) in front. After a basket by Derrell Williams increased the lead to 54-49, Josh Turner hit a three pointer for the Marauders (2-6, 1-3) with three minutes left in the game. It was U-Mary's last basket of the night.

Wuebker would add another field goal and Wayne State would make two free throws to hold the Marauders at bay. U-Mary missed all four of its shots down the stretch and went 3-of-6 at the free throw line.

The Marauders had an opportunity to tie the score in the final 18 seconds but the Wildcats perimeter defense wouldn't allow U-Mary the chance to shoot a three pointer to pull even.

Damon Smith blocked six shots in the game for the Marauders. He added nine points and six rebounds.Alex Dorr just missed a double double, scoring nine points and adding nine boards.

Darius Robinson and Jalen Jaspers both had 10 points. Turner had 13 before fouling out.

Amry Shelby nailed six treys in seven tries and led all players with 21 points for Wayne State. Williams added 11 and Wuebker had 10 off the bench.

The Marauders return to the road, next facing the University of Minnesota Duluth on Dec. 16.

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