First half deficit too much for Pirates to overcome

First half deficit too much for Pirates to overcome

BELTON, Texas – A big fourth-quarter push fell short as Southwestern faced a 20+ point deficit entering the period and fell 73-66.

  • SU fell behind by seven after the first quarter and was outscored 21-8 in the second to face a 20 point deficit at halftime.
  • The Pirates were much stronger in the third but pressed hard through the fourth quarter, outscoring UMHB 30-14 in the final frame. Ultimately, the hole was just too deep for Southwestern as they fell 73-66.

STATISTICAL STANDOUTS

BREAKDOWN

  • Field Goals: SU 34.4% (22-64), UMHB 43.1% (25-58)
  • 3-point: 28.6% (4-14), UMHB 27.8% (5-18)
  • Free throw: 64.3% (18-28), 75% (18-24)
  • Rebounds: SU 41, UMHB 43
  • Turnovers: SU 17, UMHB 22

UP NEXT

Southwestern drops to 0-4 on the season and return home to host Concordia (2-1) on Saturday at 2 pm and Louisiana College (0-0) on Sunday at 2 pm.