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Western New Mexico University Athletics

Western New Mexico University Athletics
MBB
Jay Hemphill, WNMU
97
Western N.M. WNMU 0-4,0-0 Lone Star
104
Winner Tex. Permian Basin UTPB 5-2,0-0 Lone Star
Western N.M. WNMU
0-4,0-0 Lone Star
97
Final
104
Tex. Permian Basin UTPB
5-2,0-0 Lone Star
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 OT 1 F
Western N.M. WNMU 50 38 9 97
Tex. Permian Basin UTPB 42 46 16 104

Game Recap: Men's Basketball |

Multiple Mustangs in Double-Digit Scoring in Conference Overtime Thriller

Odessa, TX – In their first game under new leadership, and the conference opener, the Mustangs jumped out to a hot start, but fell in overtime to the UTPB Falcons Saturday afternoon in Odessa. Multiple Mustangs finished in double-digits, along with leading the game in assists and steals.

NOTABLE PERFORMANCES:
Eddie Giron (Monterrey, Mexico/Harmony Science Academy) – 20-points | 9 rebounds | 1 block | 3 steals | 7-13 FG
Tony Avalos (Las Cruces, NM/Onate) – 19-points | 4 rebounds | 4 assists | 1 steal | 7-14 FG | 4-5 FT
Elijah Holifield (Atlanta, GA/Pace Academy) – 18-points | 4 rebounds | 2 assists |
Rodney Simon (Boston, MA/Randolph ) – 10-points | 5 rebounds
Andrew Leonard (Tucson, AZ /Cienega ) – 10 points | 3-7 3PT
HOW IT HAPPENED:
  • After opening the game on a UTPB dunk, Tony Avalos (Las Cruces, NM/Onate) quickly responded with a layup on the opposite end of the court for the Mustangs first bucket.
  • Midway through the first half, Amarion Cash (Phoenix, AZ/Mountain Pointe) drained a three, followed by a three from Andrew Leonard (Tucson, AZ /Cienega ) to give WNMU their first lead of the game at 23-22.
  • Another three, this time by CJ Vanbeekum (Phoenix, AZ/Paradise) gave way to a series of points in favor of the Mustangs to hold on to the lead.
  • With their largest lead, Elijah Holifield (Atlanta, GA/Pace Academy) added to the three pointers to put WNMU up by eight heading into the break.
  • Mustangs led throughout most of the second half, but the last few minutes proved to be exciting as the teams traded baskets.
  • Elijah Holifield (Atlanta, GA/Pace Academy) sunk both free throws to go up 88-87 with thirty seconds remaining.
  • A foul put UTPB at the foul line, with a missed first but second made to tie the game at 88 at the end of regulation.
  • UTPB carried momentum going into the overtime period, outscoring WNMU 16-9 on the way to a 104-97 win.
UP NEXT:
Western New Mexico Men's Basketball steps out of conference play, traveling west to Belmont, California for the Notre Dame de Namur Thanksgiving Tournament Nov. 29-30. There the Mustangs will match up with host NDNU and Holy Names University –California.
 
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