Box Score

THE LEAD
The Dallas Baptist Men's Basketball Team put on an offensive clinic as they defeated the University of Texas-Permian Basin Falcons, 98-90 at The Burg Center. The Patriots would have four players in double figures in the victory and the win improves DBU's record to 9-4 on the season, 3-2 in Heartland Conference play.
 
Redshirt-sophomore Myles Johnson led all scorers with 26 points, while Tim Simmons recorded his first career double-double as a Patriot, scoring 20 points and adding 10 rebounds.  Also finishing in double figure points would be Shannon Lilly with 24 and Jonathan Perry with 13.

In the first half despite surges from UTPB, DBU was able to keep the Falcons at bay as they kept up with the frenetic scoring of the game by forcing turnovers and having the hot hand from behind the arc. The Patriots would shoot for 52% in three point percentage as they headed into the intermission with a 49-40 lead.

As the second half progressed, the Falcons, led by Stephan Thompson's 18 points, would start to close the gap, as UTPB pulled to within three points late in the half, 86-83.

The Patriots would respond and close the hopes on a Falcons rally, as they received two big three pointers by Johnson and Lilly and go on to score seven straight points to extend their lead to, 93-83. DBU would close the game with a victory with the final score of 98-90.

DBU HEAD COACH, BLAKE FLICKNER - ON THE OFFENSIVE OUT POURING
"The guys were making shots today. They played with a ton of confidence and the ball was going in. Our offense was great. There were time I felt we weren't getting any stops defensively and our offense just carried us."  

INSIDE THE NUMBERS
50% - Percentage DBU shot from the three point line.
17    - Number of points registered off turnovers by DBU.
18    - Number of turnovers by UTPB to DBU's nine.
18    - Number of assists registered by both teams.
1      - Number of times UTPB held the lead.

UP NEXT FOR THE PATRIOTS
The Patriots will be back in action at The Burg Center on Monday, January 12, where they will face the #15 St. Edwards Hilltoppers. Tip-off will be at 5:30pm.