Men’s Basketball Secures Win in Final Home Game of Regular Season

TEXARKANA, Texas – The Texas A&M University–Texarkana men's basketball team used a dominant first-half performance to secure a 77–67 victory over Arkansas Baptist Monday evening at the Patterson Student Center.

The Eagles came out firing, shooting over 57 percent from the field in the opening half while building a commanding 45–25 lead at the break. TAMUT controlled the tempo early with efficient offensive possessions and strong work on the glass.

Arkansas Baptist made a push in the second half, outscoring the Eagles 42–32, but the early deficit proved too much to overcome as TAMUT maintained control down the stretch to seal the 10-point win.

Deovaunta Williams led the Eagles with a game-high 20 points while adding eight rebounds, two assists, and three steals in an all-around effort. Jakari Livingston provided a spark off the bench with 16 points and seven rebounds.

Rodney Mason II added 14 points on an efficient 6-of-8 shooting performance, while Jason Bush Jr. chipped in 13 points and four blocks. Payton Chism facilitated the offense with a team-high eight assists.

TAMUT shot 48.1 percent from the field and converted 21 free throws while also holding a 36–34 rebounding edge and receiving 34 bench points.

With the win, the Eagles improve to 19–8 overall on the season.

Texas A&M–Texarkana returns to action in conference play later this week as they head to San Antonio to round out regular season conference play.

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