BUC MEN PICK UP FIRST CONFERENCE WIN
Strong offense pushes Blinn to road win over Kilgore, 64-57
JaQuan Morris and Kai Tease combine for 35 points
KILGORE, Texas — JaQuan Morris and Kai Tease combined for 35 points to push Blinn College men’s basketball to a win over Kilgore College, 64-57, on Saturday afternoon.
“This was the first time we were able to finish a close game at the end and I couldn’t be happier for my guys,” said Scott Schumacher, Blinn head coach. “To get a win on the road in this league is a double win.”
Morris led Blinn’s (11-5/1-5) offense with 18 points, while Tease followed with 17 and Tristan Ikpe with 14.
After playing a close first half with Blinn, Kilgore pulled ahead 29-25 entering the second half. Blinn’s offense opened the second half strong to take a 17-point lead and hold it until the end.
The Blinn College men’s basketball team will take the court against Angelina College on Wednesday, Jan. 16, at 7:30 p.m. in the Kruse Center.
No. 16 Tyler downs Blinn, 71-49
Missy Archie leads Blinn with 16 points
TYLER, Texas — Blinn College women’s basketball (7-9, 1-4) fell to Tyler Junior College, 71-49, on Saturday afternoon.
“We played hard and gave good effort, but just did not make the shots,” said Jeff Jenkins, Blinn head coach. “We have to work on shot selection.”
Missy Archie led Blinn’s offense with 16 points, while Imani Wimbish-Gay and Kristine Ezimako followed with nine points apiece. Alexus Brigham scored seven points and Mariel Wade scored six.
Tyler jumped out to an early 15-6 lead in the opening quarter and held a 35-17 lead at the half.
Tyler continued to lead 52-31 heading into the final quarter. Blinn played its strongest quarter in the fourth by scoring 18 points.
Blinn will return home to face Bossier Parish Community College on Wednesday, Jan. 16, at 5:30 p.m. Following the women’s matchup, the Blinn College men’s basketball team will take the court against Angelina College. Both games will feature 50 cent hot dogs, that can be purchased by cash or credit only, for Student Appreciation Night. Both games will be broadcast on KWHI AM-1280/FM 101.7/www.kwhi.com.
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(COURTESY: Tara Dreyer, Blinn Information)