OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. - Oklahoma Christian (6-8, LSC 3-5) looked to keep their winning streak going as they hosted Texas A&M International (7-7, LSC 3-5) in the Nest on Thursday night.
First Half
Both teams got off to a slow start offensively in the first ten minutes. As the ball began to find the bottom of the net, the physicality of the game also began to pick up, as both teams saw the free throw lines a few times in the first half.
Moun'Tae Edmunson led the way for the Eagles with eleven points in the first half on 3-6 shooting.
Hunter Staten also asserted himself in the paint, scoring eight points and grabbing six boards.
The Eagles would go into the half with a five-point lead, looking to grow the lead with a hot start in the second half.
Second Half
The Eagles busted open the lead in the second half as they came out scoring and never looked back for a second.
Most of the Eagles' offense came off the bench, as they accounted for 21 of the Eagles' 41 points.
Shane Perales and
Tyrus Baynham had great halves of basketball and combined for fifteen points.
OC finished off Texas A&M International, winning 69-50.
Notes
- Moun'Tae Edmundson continued his great play with 15 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists.
- Hunter Staten finished with 10 points, 8 rebounds, 2 steals, and 4 blocks.
- Coming off the bench, Tryus Baynham scored 10 points and 4 rebounds.
- Shane Perales came off the bench and hit a huge three to seal the deal for the Eagles and finished with 7 points.
- Quinton Johnson rounded it out for the Eagles, finishing with 9 points, 3 rebounds and 2 blocks.
UP NEXT
The Eagles will be back in the Nest on Saturday when they host Texas A&M Kingsville at 3 p.m.