THE LEAD 
The Dallas Baptist University Men's Basketball Team cruised to victory as they defeated the University of Science & Arts Drovers, 96-79. Leading the way for the Patriots were Shannon Lilly with a game high 24 points, shooting 3-6 from beyond the arc. Other Patriots to score in double figures were Myles Johnson with 22 points and Joey Miller with 13.

In the first half DBU was powered by Shannon Lilly and Myles Johnson who combined for 27 points, with Lilly shooting 2-3 from behind the three point line. The Patriots went up by as much as 16 points in the half with a 35-19 lead. DBU's lead would begin to shrink as USAO got a late spark from Taran Buie, whose 12 first half points help cut the Patriot's lead to 39-34 as they headed into intermission.   

After trailing for the majority of the second half, the Dovers got their first lead of the afternoon coming out of halftime scoring 15 of the next 24 points to go ahead of DBU 49-48. As the two squads exchanged leads in the half, with the score tied 60-60, the Patriots began a six point run capped off by a Franklin Uzonwanne jumper to take a 66-60 lead. USAO's Buie who finished with 21 points pulled the Dovers within four points of DBU, 66-62, but it would not be enough as the Patriots continued to build momentum. From there DBU locked down on defense and out rebounded the Dovers 23-13 in the half, which led to a run that put them up by as much as 19 points going ahead, 91-72. The Patriots sealed the victory 96-79 over USAO getting their third win of the season. 

DBU HEAD COACH BLAKE FLICKNER ON THE WIN
"Science & Arts is a really talented team, that's capable of scoring a ton of points. I was pleased we had a nice stretch in the second half where we pulled away by getting some stops and I thought we did a better job in the second half having good pace and continuing to move the ball aggressively. I'm really pleased with the win over a very talented team."

THREE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW 
- Lilly scored 12 of DBU's first 19 points. 
- DBU led USAO 11-2 until 16:12 in the first half. 
- Ten of 11 DBU's players registered a point. 

INSIDE THE NUMBERS 
50% - DBU shooting percentage in the first half. 
21    - 2nd chance points scored by DBU to USAO's 5
9      - Lead changes from the first media timeout in the second half.

UP NEXT FOR THE PATRIOTS
DBU will remain at the Burg Center as they host Cameron University on Wednesday, December 2. Tip-off is set for 7 pm.