GEORGETOWN, TEXAS- Men's Basketball opened up their season by playing the Concordia Texas Tornados on Wednesday Nov 7, 2023 at 7:30 PM. 

Concordia looked to push the pace early, capitalizing off of missed shots and turnovers; they were able to score 24 fastbreak points in the first half alone. The Pirates did a great job on the free throw line in the first half, going 12 for 13, but struggled to find their rhythm in the second half. Concordia finished with 17 blocks for the contest and pulled away from the Pirates. The Tornados defeated the Pirates 90-73. 

Luke Hatcher led the Pirates with 16 points. Brock Luechtefeld finished with 8 rebounds. 

NEXT UP: 

The Pirates travel to play LeTourneau on Saturday Nov 11, 2023 at 3:00 PM CST.