THE RUNDOWN
The Patriots (4-3) snuck away with their second straight three-point win on Saturday afternoon in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. DBU claimed the victory despite possessing the lead for just over 10 minutes opposite Henderson State's (2-3) 22:27.
 
Never more than a two-possession difference, the first half was as tight as they come. It was looking to be a high-scoring affair early on, as both teams were tied at 21 less than 9 minutes into the game. Micaiah Abii's 11 points and three 3-pointers kept the Patriots in the game despite a team field goal percentage of 40%, while the Reddies shot 56% from the field.  
 
Henderson State took a 49-43 advantage to start the second period and maintained it until a Cameron Kahn layup put DBU up, 58-57, with just over 5 minutes left in the game. At 3:44, Kahn played hero, swatting away the pass of a potential Reddie alley-oop to keep the game tied at 61. Tension filled the air for the closing minutes of the game, but Carson Hughes executed three of five free throws to push the Patriots ahead and seal the 66-63 win.
 
THREE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
- Improving to 4-3, DBU boasts a record above .500 for the first time this season.
- The Patriots earned 15 second chance points opposite Henderson State's 2.
- Micaiah Abii and Jalen White both hit four 3-pointers in the game.
 
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
3 - Isaac Bullard dished a season-high 3 assists.
12 - DBU tied its season-high for 3-point field goals made with 12.
45 - The Patriots restricted their opponent to less than 45% shooting for the 3rd consecutive game.
 
BLAKE FLICKNER ON WINNING A TIGHT GAME ON THE ROAD
"It's always hard to win on the road, especially against tough, well coached teams like Henderson. I'm so proud of how we hung in there and made the stops and plays down the stretch. Henderson is really good at winning the possession game (off rebounds and turnovers), and we found a way to win both those categories. Really gritty win, and something we can hopefully build on as we head into conference play."
 
UP NEXT
DBU returns to Dallas to open conference play against Midwestern State. Game time is 7:00 pm on Wednesday, November 30.
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