TAMUT Battles Past Huston-Tillotson for Conference Win

TEXARKANA, Texas - Men's Basketball hosted Huston-Tillotson this afternoon for game two of a Red River Athletic Conference doubleheader at the Patterson Student Center. The Eagles emerged victorious with a 62-56 win, improving their season record to 10-4 overall and 9-3 in conference play.

The Eagles established early dominance, outscoring the Rams 16-9 in the first 10 minutes. Despite shooting 38.7% from the field and a season-low 8.3% from three-point range in the first half, TAMUT leaned on solid defense and points in the paint to take control. Huston-Tillotson's rebounding efforts helped them stay competitive, but the Eagles carried a lead into halftime.

The second half saw a gritty battle between the teams, with TAMUT narrowly outscoring Huston-Tillotson 33-31. Though their shooting percentage dipped further (33.3% from the field and 0% from beyond the arc), the Eagles relied on clutch free-throw shooting and defensive pressure to seal the victory.

Stat Leaders:

• Deovaunta Williams: Led the Eagles with 13 points, showcasing offensive consistency.
• Daryl Houston & Payton Chism: Each grabbed 7 rebounds, with Houston adding 3 assists.

The Eagles will return to action on Tuesday, January 7th, against LSU-Alexandria, kicking off the second half of their season. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00pm at The Fort in Alexandria, following the conclusion of the women's game.