Photo by Jean St. Fleur

Fort Worth, Texas – The Central Christian College men's basketball team couldn't get things going on Thursday night, on the road at Texas Wesleyan.

The Tigers failed to break the 30 point mark in either half, falling to the Rams 87-53. The Tigers trailed the Rams 38-24 at the end of the first half, but couldn't make up any ground in the second half. The Rams shot the lights out after the intermission, out-scoring the Tigers 49-29.

By the Numbers

Offensively, the Tigers made 20 of 67 (30%) shots from the floor.

They made 7 of 32 (22%) from deep.

At the free throw line they were 6 of 7 (86%) for the game.

The Tigers lost the turnover battle 12 to 8, and were out-rebounded by the Rams 32 to 28.

Two Tigers scored in double figures, a 10 point performance by Reece Warren and Jakir Hampton.

Tiger Leaders

Points: Reece Warren, Jakir Hampton (10)

Rebounds: Jamir Spivey (9)               

Assists: Malachi Farr (2)

Steals: Demario Moore (2)

Blocks: none                                                                                    

Next Up
 
The Tigers will be back in action on Saturday afternoon, stopping in Chickasha, Oklahoma on their way home from Texas to tangle with the USAO Drovers. Tip-off is slated for 3:45 pm.