HOWARD PAYNE (0-1) VS. DBU (1-1)
November 13 | 3:30 p.m. | Dallas, TX | Burg Center

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COUNTDOWN TO TIP-OFF
The DBU Basketball Team won 86-85 over Colorado Christian in their final game of the Heartland vs. RMAC Challenge on Saturday.  Trailing by eight points in the first half, the Patriots mounted a come-from-behind victory to even their record at 1-1. On the day, the Patriots had five players score in double digits, including Julian Miranda (20) JT Harris (16), Jordan Manse (12), Carson Hughes (10) and Conner Lidiak (14).

Colorado Christian jumped out to an early lead, but it wouldn't last as DBU traded points with the Cougars until a 10-4 Patriot run cut the lead to two, with DBU down 23-21. The Patriots closed the half on a three-pointer by freshman Carson Hughes to give DBU a 38-37 lead heading into the locker room on top for the first time this season.

In the second half it was Julian Miranda who had the hot hand finishing with a team-high 20 points on 5-10 from the field. Colorado Christian fought back late to cut the lead to four with seconds remaining, but the Patriots held on despite a buzzer-beater three by the Cougars to make the score 86-85.

PATRIOT STORYLINES
- With a win, the Patriots would continue their streak of home opener wins (5).

- DBU averages 83 points per game as a team through two games this season.

- J.T. Harris leads the Patriots in scoring at 18 points per game and is 11-12 from the free-throw line this season.

- DBU leads the turnover margin by 7 this season, committing nine per game while opponents commit 16.

- Freshman Carson Hughes looks to continue his consistent shooting from beyond the arc after his 3-4 performance at the Heartland vs. RMAC Challenge.

SCOUTING HOWARD PAYNE
- The Yellow Jackets are playing their third road game since the start of the season. They fell to Texas A&M Corpus Christi in an exhibition as well as Austin College and are currently 0-1.

- HPU shot 54.1 percent from the field against Austin College.

- The Yellow Jackets had five players in double-digit scoring, led by Shad Cole who posted 21 points against Austin College.

- In their last game, Colton Otts followed with 13 points. Alex Bingham and Timothy Aguero each finished with 12 points. Bingham added a game-high 11 rebounds and Aguero had a game-high seven assists.

ALL-TIME SERIES
The Patriots are 2-0 all-time against the Yellow Jackets. DBU is looking for its first win versus Howard Payne since 2010.

UP NEXT
DBU returns to the Burg Center for a non-conference game against Ouachita Baptist on Saturday. Tip-off is scheduled for 6:00 p.m.