Posted: Dec 02, 2015
AUSTIN, Texas – Southwestern men's basketball and Concordia combined for 201points and shot over 50% from the field in Wednesday night's non-conference action. The Tornados took the win 103-98.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Southwestern opened the game on a 7-0 run, but the Tornados tied the contest at 27 with nine minutes remaining in the half and took a 12-point lead into the break, 62-50.
- The Pirates cut the deficit to five, 74-69, six minutes into the second half on Chris Molina's layup.
- SU hung close and finally tied the game 88-88 with just under five minutes remaining. The Pirates were never able to seize control, however, as the Tornados closed out the game from the free throw line.
STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
- Ryan Ogden: 39 points, 12-15 FG, 2-3 3-point, 13-17 FT, 8 rebounds
- Karrey Sanders: 18 points, 4-6 FG, 2-2 3-point, 8-9 FT, 5 rebounds
- Ben Stiver: 15 points: 7-15 FG, 8 rebounds
BREAKDOWN
- Field Goals: SU 50.8% (32-63), CTX 51.6% (32-62)
- 3-point: SU 41.7% (5-12), CTX 58.8% (10-17)
- Rebounds: SU 36, CTX 31
- Turnovers: SU 17, CTX 15
UP NEXT
Southwestern slides to 2-4 on the season. They return to action following finals week to host Wayland Baptist University (6-1) on Tuesday, November 15th at 7:30 pm.