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Men’s basketball wins third straight SCAC contest

Men’s basketball wins third straight SCAC contest

SHERMAN, Texas – Southwestern outscored Austin College 47-30 in the second half to take an 89-71 SCAC win Friday.

HOW IT HAPPENED

  • Austin College shot 53.1% from the floor in the first half but trailed Southwestern by one, 42-41 at the break.
  • Paced by Zachary Whitlock's 14 second half points SU shot 48.3% from the floor and 37.5% from three point range while holding the 'Roos below 40% from the floor Southwestern closed out the game for the win.

STATISTICAL STANDOUTS

  • Zachary Whitlock: 22 points, 9-15 FG, 4-6 FT, 5 rebounds
  • Ryan Ogden: 18 points, 14 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals
  • Chris Molina: 15 points, 2 steals, 2 rebounds
  • Chris Lee: 10 points, 3 rebounds, 2 steals, 3 assists

BREAKDOWN

  • Southwestern
    • Field goal: 41.7% (25-60)
    • 3-point: 40.0% (6-15)
    • Free throws: 82.5% (33-40)
    • Rebounds: 39
    • Turnovers: 21
  • Austin College
    • Field goal: 46.7% (28-60)
    • 3-point: 25.0% (3-12)
    • Free throws: 57.1% (12-21)
    • Rebounds: 34
    • Turnovers: 23

UP NEXT

With two games remaining in the regular season Southwestern (11-12, 8-4) sits in third place in the conference and next heads to the University of Dallas (10-12,  4-8) for their final regular season road game of the season. Tip-off is set for 4 pm.