ST. LOUIS — The University of Indianapolis fell to Maryville University 17-8 on Saturday at Maryville A.C. The Greyhounds recorded one extra-man goal and won 15 faceoffs in the defeat.

Matt Pereira contributed significantly with two goals on five shots, including three on target. Amadeo Miller, who took 12 shots and found the net once, had eight of those shots on goal, demonstrating his persistence in attack. Ryan Carver made an impact by scoring once and assisting on two other goals, efficiently converting his only shot on goal. TJ Reddington showcased his effectiveness in faceoffs, winning 11 out of 18 attempts, which helped control the game's possession dynamics.

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The first quarter began with Maryville University capitalizing early, taking control with a goal by Brenden Bloedel at 14:02, followed by another from Flint Thielen. The Greyhounds responded with a strong faceoff win by TJ Reddington, but turnovers hindered its momentum. The Saints extended their lead with a man-up goal by Eli Wingbermuehle at 8:58, making it 3-0.

The Greyhounds found their footing as Ryan Carver scored at 7:31, reducing the deficit. A breakthrough came when Mike Rettberg netted a goal, assisted by Tanner Hahm at 3:16, bringing the score to 3-2. Despite the Greyhounds' efforts, the Saints' Reid Usrey scored with 17 seconds remaining, closing the quarter with a 4-2 lead for the Saints.

Indianapolis initiated the second quarter with a successful faceoff by Reddington, leading to a goal by Calen Tucker at 13:05. The Saints responded with a goal from Ben Mickett, assisted by Thielen, leveling the score temporarily. The Greyhounds regained momentum as Hahm, assisted by Carver, found the net, putting the team ahead.

The Saints equalized again late in the quarter with a goal from Jack Tocko, assisted by Wyatt Robertson. In the final minute, Amadeo Miller scored, reclaiming the lead for the Greyhounds. The period concluded with the Greyhounds leading 5-4.

The third quarter began with the Saints extending their lead as Bloedel scored two early goals. The Greyhounds responded swiftly with Matt Pereira finding the net off an assist from Hahm at 11:26, cutting into the deficit. Despite this effort, the Saints capitalized on scoring opportunities, including a man-up goal by Robertson, which pushed the lead further.

The Greyhounds struggled to sustain momentum despite several attempts and two successful clears by the defense. The quarter concluded with the Saints adding another man-up goal by Griffin Johnson, setting the score at 12-6 in favor of the home team.

The Greyhounds began the fourth quarter by capitalizing on a man-up situation, with Trent Taylor scoring off an assist from Hahm. The Saints quickly responded, leveling the score almost immediately with a goal by Luke Chorlton. The Greyhounds maintained momentum with a series of ground-ball pickups and a goal by Pereira, assisted by Carver, narrowing the deficit.

Despite these efforts, the Saints extended their lead, adding multiple goals throughout the period. The Greyhounds struggled to find the net despite several attempted shots, including a late attempt by Miller that went wide. The quarter concluded with the Greyhounds trailing, as Maryville secured a 17-8 victory.