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Houston Baptist Defeats Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 82-77 - Recap
Jalon Gates scored 21 points leading Houston Baptist to a 82-77 victory over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi at Sharp Gymnasium on Saturday.
Houston Baptist got 14 points from Ian DuBose and another 13 points from Qon Murphy. Qon Murphy contributed 3 assists, while Ian DuBose cleaned the glass with 12 rebounds.
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi got 22 points from Jordan Hairston in a losing cause and another 17 points from Myles Smith. Myles Smith contributed 7 assists for them, while Irshaad Hunte had 7 rebounds.
Houston Baptist was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Houston Baptist as they grabbed 37 boards, while Texas A&M-Corpus Christi only had 29
Houston Baptist heads into a battle against Southeastern Louisiana. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, meanwhile, will have their next action against McNeese State.