AUSTIN, Texas - The Concordia Texas men's basketball team surged to a 92-74 victory over McMurry University. Donovan Stafford led all scorers with 20 points, while Joey Ramirez collected a 19-point, 10-rebound double-double inside the Deb & Don Center on Monday. 

Both teams traded runs and were deadlocked at 36-all with only 1:34 left in the first half. CTX would reclaim the lead when Ramirez found Adolfo Martinez for a wing three that initiated a 7-0 run for CTX. The Warhawks would knock down a three right before the halftime buzzer to make it a 43-39 score.

Surging ahead, Concordia's leadnreached double digits at 50-39 early in the second half. A run by McMurry saw them get within one point at 52-51 with 15:08 left in the game. 

Stafford would then find a cutting Ramirez to shift the momentum. Concordia would not lose the lead for the remainder of the game as they would go on to cruise to victory.

BOX SCORE STANDOUTS
Donovan Stafford 20 Pts, 7 Reb, 4 Ast
Joey Ramirez 19 Pts, 10 Reb
Jaiden Gastile 15 Pts, 7 Reb

Concordia Texas will next hit the road for Shreveport to take on Centenary this Friday, February 7th. Tip off is set for 7:30pm.

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