Game Recap: Central Christian Tigers vs. Texas Wesleyan Rams
Final Score: Texas Wesleyan 68, Central Christian 66

Top Performers for the Tigers:
Jevarrick Butler: 17 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 block, 1 steal
Chris Whitten: 15 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal
Omari Maulana: 12 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist
Andre Shelby: 3 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals

Game Highlights:

• The Tigers entered the second half with a solid 12-point lead, 37-25.
• However, Texas Wesleyan came out strong, opening the second half with a 21-8 run in the first 8 minutes, giving the Rams their first lead of the game.
• The final 12 minutes were a back-and-forth battle with 5 lead changes and 6 ties.
• The Tigers held a narrow 65-64 lead with 1:26 left, but were unable to secure the win.
• Jevarrick Butler led the Tigers with 17 points and contributed across the board with rebounds, assists, and steals.
• Chris Whitten added 15 points and 4 rebounds, while Omari Maulana chipped in 12 points.
• Despite a strong performance by the Tigers, they were unable to capitalize on second-chance opportunities, with the Rams scoring 11 second-chance points while the Tigers were kept off the boards.
• The Tigers inability to secure offensive rebounds played a significant role in the Rams' comeback victory.

Next Game:
The Tigers will play in the SAC Tournament on Thursday. The opponent will be determined after the completion of the SAC schedule on Monday evening. Heading into the postseason, the Tigers hold a 16-12 record.