AUSTIN, Texas - The Concordia Texas men's basketball team was upended in a 112-96 decision against LeTourneau University. Sophomore forward
Donovan Stafford tallied a new career-high of 33 points inside the CTX Fieldhouse on Thursday.
The Tornados were strong in the paint, outscoring the Yellowjackets 54-40. CTX also posted 36 fast break points to LeTourneau's 18.
The score was knotted up at 16-all midway through the first half. Later on, LETU gained a 38-28 advantage. A fastbreak layup by
Deon Williams intitated an 11-2 burst to bring the Tornados within 40-39 at the 3:51 mark of the first half. The Yellowjackets would regain control and use a run to take a 56-43 lead into the break.
LeTourneau would open the second half up with a burst to extend their lead to 86-52 with just over 10 minutes left. In search of a comeback, the Tornados found life and cut the deficit to 93-81 following a steal by
Luis Gonzalez that resulted in a jumper by
Jaylon Johnson with 5:13 left. Both teams would trade baskets from this point on as LeTourneau would hold on for the win.Â
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Concordia Texas will remain at home to host East Texas Baptist University on Saturday, Jan. 28. Tip off is set for 3:00 p.m.
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BOX SCORE STANDOUTS
Donvoan Stafford - 33 Points (Career-High), 6 Rebounds
Jaylon Johnson - 25 Points, 2 Rebounds, 2 Assists, 2 Steals
Luis Gonzalez - 10 Points, 3 Rebounds, 2 Assists, 2 Steals
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