Men's Basketball
The Patriots hosted the Huston-Tillotson University Rams Friday night at Burg Center . Both teams came to play and gave the fans an exciting thrill ride as the Patriots and Rams took their intensity all the way to the final seconds. The Patriots were able to hold off the charging Rams to win 104-97, and improve their season record to 6-0.
The Rams took a late first half lead to have a ten point advantage over the Patriots 35-25 with six minutes left. High flying D'mond Grismore for HTU was able to score 18 points in the first half shooting 8 of 10 from the floor and pulled down seven rebounds for his team.
The Patriots fired back going on a 14-2 run started by Sophomore Braxton Adamson as he drained two quick three-point shots. The Rams answered with a three from Robert Hartfield and took into half time a slight one point lead over the Patriots 42-41.
Halfway through the second half the score was tied at 69, and both teams were fighting hard to manage a two point lead either way. Adamson for the Patriots connected again from distance after a Freshman Jordan McGowan jumper to put DBU up by five with 7:45 left.
The Patriots did not look back as they shot a blistering 88.9 percent making 8 out of 9 from behind the arc in the second half to build a 14 point lead over the Rams with 3:45 left on the clock.
Strong efforts from HTU players Gabe Haskins and Robert Hartfield were able to pull their team back within five 102-97, but DBU's McGowan sunk two late free throws in the last seconds to give the Patriots a 104-97 win.
With the win, the Patriots move to 6-0 for the season, while the Rams fall to 2-5.
Five Patriots recorded double digit scoring night with Sophomore Braxton Adamson leading the way with 23 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 steals. Freshman Jordan McGowan was close behind with 20 points and 6 rebounds. Other Patriots with big nights were Junior Eddie Gloviak (14 points, 2 rebounds), Senior Shelby Lewis (13 points, 3 rebounds), and Sophomore Dean Pele (11 points, 5 rebounds). Junior Trent Brownlee also had a strong showing scoring 9 points while grabbing 8 boards for the night.
The Patriots are back in action Saturday, December 6, 2008, as they host the Rhema Bible College Eagles for an afternoon match up scheduled for 1:30 p.m.
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