Photo by Kami Wood
Dallas, Texas. – The Central Christian College men's basketball team dropped their first road game of the new year, 77-69 to the University of North Texas – Dallas Jaguars Thursday night.

The Tigers led the Jaguars 36-34 at the end of the first half. Unfortunately the home side rallied in the second half and outscored the Tigers by 10, 43-33 to secure the eight point victory.

By the Numbers

Offensively, the Tigers shot very well in the first half making 13 of 26 (50%) shots from the floor and 5 -14 (35%) of their three point attempts. In the second half they were just 10 for 27 (37%) from the floor, and 2 of 11 (18%) from deep.

At the free throw line they were 16 of 22 (72%) for the game.

The Tigers lost the turnover battle 14 to 11, and were out-rebounded by the Jaguars 41 to 29.

Three Tigers scored in double figures, led by a career high 16 from freshman Ryan Moore.

Tiger Leaders

Points: Ryan Moore (16)

Rebounds: Jamir Spivey, Adrian Osuagwu (6)           

Assists: Malachi Farr (6)

Steals: 3 Tigers (1)

Blocks: 4 Tigers (1)                                                                          

Coaches Quote
 
Our guys came out ready and played a great first half outside of a stretch of five minutes.  The ball was moving, we were doing a better job flying around on defense.  We had some foul trouble first half and our bench stepped up and gave some quality production.  Second half, we didn't sustain some of that, we really struggled keeping them out of the paint for a stretch there.  I did think Ryan and Malachi did do some things well throughout the game.  We have some things to clean up before another tough road game Saturday. – Coach Tony Romero

Next Up
 
With the loss, the Tigers fall to 5-11 overall, and 3-7 in the SAC. They will wrap up their current road trip on Saturday when they go to Waxahachie and take on the SAGU Lions. Tip-off is slated for 3:45 pm.