THE RUNDOWN
The No. 11 Patriots bounced back to knock off UT Permian Basin, 91-74 Saturday in Odessa, TX. With the 17 point win, DBU (10-2) splits the two-game series with UTPB while improving to 4-2 away from the Burg Center.

The Patriots stormed out of the gates in the first half, torching the Falcons with 77 percent three-point shooting to grab an early lead that would not be relinquished. On the defensive end, DBU chased the Falcons' sharpshooters off the three-point line, allowing just 32 percent shooting from downtown. 

Chandler Jacobs led the Patriots in scoring, tallying 20 plus points for the ninth time this season. Ricky Lujan and Carson Hughes contributed 16 points apiece, while William Heather added 13 points and a game-high three blocks. 

THREE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
-DBU snaps a two-game losing streak to UTPB, improve to 15-11 in the all-time series. 
-The 17 point win is DBU's first double-digit victory since a 90-79 win over Oklahoma Christian two weeks ago. 
- The Patriots shot a season-best 58 percent from behind the arc.  

COACH BLAKE FLICKNER ON THE WIN
"We really responded today. We came out with much more fire defensively and set the tone on that side of the ball. On offense the ball moved very well and we were getting better action in our motion. We had a more balanced attack today with a lot of guys stepping up."

INSIDE THE NUMBERS
4- Heather's 13 point performance against UTPB marks his fourth consecutive game reaching double figures. 
15- While the Patriots won the overall board battle 33-32, DBU allowed the Flacons a season-high 15 offensive rebounds.
19:17- In a game that only features two lead changes, DBU took the lead at the 19:17 mark in the first half. 

UP NEXT
DBU will play a home and away series against the Lions of A&M-Commerce next Thursday and Saturday. Saturday's home game is scheduled to tip at 2:00 p.m.