Waxahachie, TX

November 30, 2018 | Blake Cochran

The Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) basketball teams dropped their first Sooner Athletic Conference games of the year as John Brown University visited Waxahachie .

The Lady Lions lost 77-72 but made adjustments for the second half which led to them winning that half 45-42. They were led by sophomore guard, Kiara Glenn who had her best offensive game of the season with 20 points on 6-16 shooting from the field and knocking down two of her six three-pointers. Sydney Meador also had her season high in points against the Golden Eagles with 17 and three steals. Forward, Jenna Price had her third double-double of the season with 13 points and a game-high 10 rebounds. John Brown now stands a top of the SAC for the women’s side with a 6-1 record and 2-0 in conference play. The Golden Eagles had five players in double-figures behind their sixth win of the year; Jordan Martin (18), Baily Cameron and Taylor Fergen (15 each), Karina Chandra (11), and Sara Williams (10) .

The men’s team were held to their season low in points against JBU with 78 to their 93. Cameron Hill had a breakout game with season highs in points (21), field goals made (8), free throws made (5), offensive rebounds (3), total rebounds (5), assists (4), and steals (3). Sophomore guard, Josh Kashila stays in double-digits for every game so far this season with 14, four rebounds, and two steals. Nyk Mason and Darian Davis both had 13 points on the night, Davis also led the Lions with six rebounds. Senior forward, Adrian Palacios was near a double-double with seven points and six rebounds. Transfer, Mitch McMullen led the team in steals with four in 17 minutes. The Lions are now 5-1 on the season and 0-1 in SAC play.

Both teams next games will be Saturday for another conference match against Bacone College in Waxahachie, TX. The first game will start at 2 pm, and the men will follow for a 4 pm tipoff.

Southwestern Assemblies of God University is a private, Christian university located 30 minutes south of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex in Waxahachie, Texas. The university was established in 1927, and now offers more than 70 associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees on campus or online. More information is available at www.sagu.edu