THE RUNDOWN
No. 10 Ranked DBU returned to the win column versus UT Tyler by a score of 69-60 Saturday afternoon. The Patriots (10-1, 4-1) course corrected following Thursday's loss to A&M-Commerce with much improved rebounding and foul shooting performances to end the calendar year with momentum. 
 
DBU was laser focused defensively, communicating through switches and collapsing to the basketball on every possession.  The Patriots shot an efficient 51 percent from the field, taking advantage of UT Tyler fouls by forcing them into the bonus just seven minutes into the second half. 
 
Chandler Jacobs returned to form offensively, scoring a game high 21 points on a sizzling 75 percent shooting from behind the arc. Carter Brown added 11 points on an efficient 80 percent shooting, while Conner Lidiak piled on 10 points of his own.
 
THREE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
-DBU is now 1-0 all time versus UT Tyler following the nine-point victory.
- The Patriots continue to be stingy on defense, holding opponents to 60 points or less in four games this season.
- Conner Lidiak passes Amari Bryant for fourth place in all time three-point attempts with 408

HEAD COACH BLAKE FLICKNER ON THE CONTEST
"I'm really pleased with the way we played. Defensively I thought we were really active... Offensively our guys were able to get going downhill, getting into the paint to force them into foul trouble... We are grateful for this holiday break to get healthy, but we need to stay hungry and focused moving forward.
 
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
75- DBU took advantage of their charity stripe opportunities, shooting 75 percent on 15-20 attempts.
3:46- A 3:46 scoring drought by UT Tyler in the closing minutes helped seal the Patriot victory.
7:00- The Patriots forced UT Tyler into the bonus just seven minutes into the second half, placing tremendous pressure on their defense. 
 
 UP NEXT
The Patriots continue their home stand, hosting Texas A&M International January 2nd at 7:00 p.m.