NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Lake Superior State edged Maryville 54-52 Saturday to finish 1-1 during a season-opening men's basketball tournament at Travecca Nazarene.

Senior guard Tony Harris scored 14 points and had seven rebounds, and sophomore guard Jordan Dasuqi added 12 points to lead the Lakers. Senior forward Alex Williams finished with eight points and five rebounds.

The Saints led 27-23 at halftime. LSSU's Devin Daly and Mike Nicholson made back-to-back layups to give the Lakers a 31-30 advantage with 13:45 remaining, and the game remained close throughout the second half.

Harris canned back-to-back jumpers for a 51-44 LSSU command with 3:44 to go. The Lakers never relinquished their lead.

LSSU shot 45.1 percent from the field, including 6-of-18 from three-point range. The Lakers made 2-of-5 free throws. Maryville (1-1) out-rebounded LSSU, 31-27.

Josh Montague totaled 13 points and eight rebounds to lead Maryville (Mo.). Armon Provo added 12 points and four rebounds. The Saints shot 37.8 percent from the field, including 7-of-22 from behind the arc, and made 11-of-16 free throws. LSSU held Maryville to seven second-half field goals.

LSSU plays host to Kentucky Wesleyan in its home opener at 1 p.m. on Nov. 22.

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