GEORGETOWN, TEXAS- Southwestern men's basketball (0-9) took a break from conference play to play NCAA Division II St. Edwards University in an exhibition game in Austin, Texas Tuesday night in the Recreation and Athletics Center on the campus of the Hilltoppers. Southwestern trailed by four points at the half, but the Hilltoppers pulled away for the 58-81 Final. 

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Nico Mur led the Pirates with 21 points, including going 3 for 3 for 3-pointers.

• Aiden Raccuglia finished with 9 points & was also perfect from 3-pointers, going 3 for 3.

• Luke Mills provided 9 points, 3 rebounds, and one steal while coming off the bench.

• Jacob Hester led the Pirates in rebounding with six.

NOTES:

• The Pirates bench outscored the Hilltoppers 30-13

• The Pirates went 23/65 from the field

• The Pirates shot 57.1% from the FT Line, while the Hilltoppers shot 90.9%

NEXT UP: 

Men's basketball will have twelve days before their next contest. They travel to play Colorado College on the road, Sunday, December 17th at 2:00 PM CST.