Dallas Baptist University Athletics

Box Score

Senior Brian Lohrey hit five of his six shots and scored a season high 15 points to lead the Patriots to their first victory of the NCCAA National Tournament.  DBU defeated Oakland City University 93-82 to improve their final record to 13-20 for the season.

The Patriots raised their game to another level this afternoon in every aspect of the game.  DBU shot better from beyond the arch, the field and the free-throw line, by shooting 48% from the field, 41% from the three-point line, and hit 19 of 21 free-throws for a season best 91%. 

DBU had a season low 10 turnovers and dished out an astounding 25 assists, they also out rebounded Oakland City, 40-34, including grabbing 14 offensive boards.  The Patriots held OCU to 43% shooting and forced them into 11 turnovers. 

Contributing along with Lohrey was Junior Manny Montano, who scored 21 points off of seven of 14 shooting and he pulled down 11 boards.  Freshman Eddie Gloviak added 16 points, including not missing a shot from the field or free-throw line, while Sophomore Jonathan Teat scored 12 points, including hitting three of five three-pointers. 

The Patriots will look to build off their victory in the final game of the season when they start their off-season workouts in the coming weeks.