GEORGETOWN, Texas – Southwestern opened the year with a thrilling come from behind win over rival Hendrix College Saturday.  

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Trinity was hot early offensively and took a lead they wouldn't relinquish the rest of the first half, sending SU into the locker room down 36-30.
• Southwestern started the second half on a 12-6 run to tie the game 42-42 with 16 minutes remaining and took the lead two minutes later on a three by Karrey Sanders.
• Ben Stiver's three just before the shot clock expired and with 12 seconds left on the clock locked the win for Southwestern.

STATISTICAL STANDOUTS

• Chris Molina: 16 points, 5-9 FG, 5-7 3PT
• Ryan Ogden: 13 points, 8 rebounds, 2 steals
• Chris Lee: 13 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists
• Zachary Whitlock: 11 points, 11 rebounds, 5-7 FG, 5 assists

BREAKDOWN

• Southwestern
  • Field goals: 45.8% (27-59)
  • 3-point: 37.9% (11-29)
  • Free throws: 50% (7-14)
  • Rebounds: 38
  • Turnovers 10
  • Steals: 6
• Trinity
  • Field goals: 44.3% (27-61)
  • 3-point: 25% (5-20)
  • Free throws: 53.8% (7-13)
  • Rebounds: 36
  • Turnovers: 9
  • Steals: 5

UP NEXT

Southwestern (10-12, 7-4) returns to the road for their final regular season road trip, facing Austin College (13-7, 3-7) on Friday night.