GEORGETOWN, Texas – Southwestern lost the rebounding battle 42-28 and were defeated for the first time this season 94-90 by UT Tyler.

• Benjamin Stiver was electric early, scoring 13 of SU's first 31 points to help the Pirates mount a 13 point lead, 31-18, with 8:10 to play in the first.
• That lead didn't last long, however, as Southwestern went cold offensively just as Tyler heated up. The Patriots closed the half on a 22-12 run but SU held a slight advantage at the break, 43-40.
• Early miscues cost the Pirates and allowed UTT to tie the game for the first time since the opening tip.
• Back-to-back three's by Chris Molina sparked the Pirates to life as they mounted a six point lead 80-74 with just under six to play.
• The Patriots clawed back to take the lead, 81-80, with 3:18 remaining and never relinquished it to hand Southwestern their first loss of the season.

STATISTICAL STANDOUTS

• Connor Kim: 27 points, 9-18 FG, 4-10 3-PT, 5-6 FT, 8 assists
• Benjamin Stiver: 21 points, 6-12 FG, 5-8 3-PT, 4-4 FT, 8 rebounds
• Chris Molina: 20 points, 5-12 FG, 3-9 3-PT, 7-8, FT

BREAKDOWN

• Field Goals: SU 28-65 (43.1%), UTT 29-49 (59.2%)
• 3-point: SU 15-35 (42.9%), UTT 4-10 (40.0%)
• Rebounds: SU 28, UTT 42
• Turnovers: SU 13, UTT 17

UP NEXT

Southwestern (2-1) remains at home to take on Mary Hardin-Baylor (1-0) Monday night at 7 pm.