THE RUNDOWN
DBU was able to hold onto a one-point at the half versus UA Fort Smith and outscored the Lions by seven points in the second half en route to a 97-89 win over UAFS. DBU (12-6, 4-1) was led by Zach Lord's season-high 20 points and a strong defensive effort that held the Lions (7-11, 1-5) to only 27 percent shooting from the three-point line in the second half.

In the first half, DBU held the lead for 18:11, but their largest lead was just seven points. UAFS shot 48 percent from the field while going 13-17 from the free-throw line to close the half on a 6-2 run.

DBU came out firing on all cylinders in the second half, never trailing throughout the contest, as well as shooting 54 percent from the field on 14-26 shooting. The Patriots extended their lead to as many as 18 points due to the 57 percent three-point shooting performance, with Chandler Jacobs and Carson Hughes each knocking down a pair.

JT Harris and Chandler Jacobs each finished with 16 points and five rebounds, while Jonathyn Washington finished with 12 points and a pair of rebounds. Carter Brown found double-digits with 12 points and a team-high seven assists. Carson Hughes posted 11 points on 2-5 shooting from beyond the arc.
 
THREE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
- DBU's win over UAFS marks the Patriots third straight win and second consecutive in the Heartland Conference.
- The Patriots held the Lions to only 3-11 from three-point range in the second half, good for 27 percent.
- The Patriots 97 points was the most points scored in conference play all season.

COACH BLAKE FLICKNER ON THE WIN
"Great road win today. Really proud of the way our guys battled. Carter, Jordan, and Zach in particular pushed through some minor injuries to give us some great minutes. Seven guys with nine or more points, and a total of 18 assists in a game where a lot of points came at the foul line is really good."
 
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
36 - DBU out-rebounded UAFS 36-31.
20 – Zach Lord's 20 points were his most all season, and sealed his third straight double-digit performance.
3 – The Patriots led in three major categories in assists (18), bench points (24) and free-throws (32).
 
UP NEXT
DBU will face Oklahoma Christian next Thursday at 7:00 p.m. inside the Burg Center.