January 2, 2020
Waxahachie, TX- Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) kicked off the new year by hosting Sooner Athletic Conference opponent Wayland Baptist University (WBU). The Lions (9-2, 1-2) were able to get their first SAC win of the season beating WBU (8-3, 2-1) by the score of 90-60.
Top Performers
- Josh Kashila ( JR/ Euless, TX ) scored a game-high 18 points and dished out 6 assists along the way.
- Darian Davis ( SR/Garland, TX ) pulled down a team-high 8 rebounds
- Kentton Williams ( SR/Levelland, TX ) also pitched in 17 points, while Nyk Mason ( SO/Frisco, TX ) (13) and Noah Bowling ( FR/Van Alstyne, TX ) (10) also hit double-figures.
- SAGU was efficient shooting the ball as they hit on 53% (33-62) on two-point field goals and 42% (11-26) from long range.
- The Lions showed balance as they got a big boost with 28 points from their bench. They also shared the ball well with 21 assists.
- SAGU capitalized on 20 WBU turnovers and turned them into 29 points.
Lions Reviews
- Both teams came out ready to go as they exchanged baskets back-and-forth and found themselves tied at 8-8 with 13:48 left in the first half.
- Williams scored six-straight points to give the Lions a 20-15 lead with under 10 minutes to play in the first half.
- WBU pulled within six points at 27-21, but SAGU closed on a 10-4 run to hold a 37-25 advantage going into halftime.
- The Lions carried their hot streak into the second half as they posted another 20-5 run to blow the game open at 57-30 with 14:28 left in the game.
- SAGU’s would lead by as many as 32, but never less than 24 as they eventually cruised to a 90-60 victory.
What’s Next
SAGU (9-2, 1-2) continues its homestand as they welcome in Oklahoma Panhandle State University (3-6, 0-2) to the Sheaffer Center on SAGU campus on Saturday, January 4 th at 3:45 pm.
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