Men's Basketball Downs TAMUSA 100-72

SAN ANTONIO (Dec. 12, 2024) – The Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) men's basketball team defeated Texas A&M University-San Antonio (TAMUSA) 100-72 on Thursday. The Saints jump to 11-1 overall and 7-1 in the Red River Athletic Conference (RRAC). The Jaguars fall to 4-7 overall and 3-5 in the RRAC. 

Head Coach Marcus Thompson said, "I'm really happy and proud of the way we responded after a bad loss. We did a great job of getting back to Saints basketball. The way the ball was moving and we were trusting each other was great to see. I'm happy with the way we played and now it's about being consistent. We have some tough games coming up next and I'm looking forward to the challenge."

History

This was the first meeting between the two teams. This is the Jaguars inaugural season. 

Offensive/defensive standouts

Breion Powell led the Saints with 16 points. Powell also assisted on seven plays. Arthur Celestin grabbed five rebounds. 

Inside the box

OLLU combined for 37-of-60 shooting for 61.7 percent, 9-of-19 from three-point range for 47.4 percent, and 17-of-28 from the free-throw line for 60.7 percent. The Saints grabbed 30 rebounds and assisted on 23 plays. 

What's next

The Saints play at the University of the Incarnate Word in an exhibition on Dec. 15 at 3 p.m.