N'Western St defeats Texas A&M-CC 79-78
N'Western St Edges Texas A&M-CC in Thrilling Comeback
In a dramatic turn of events, N'Western St (HOME) came from behind to defeat visiting Texas A&M-CC 79-78 on Saturday night at Prather Coliseum.
Trailing by four points at halftime, the Hawks stormed back with renewed energy in the second half, outscoring their opponents 43-38. The turnaround was nothing short of remarkable, as N'Western St erased a significant deficit to claim the win and improve its conference standing.
Micah Thomas led the charge for N'Western St, scoring 20 points on 2-2 three-point shooting and connecting at a 58.3% clip from the field. The senior forward also chipped in with eight rebounds, three assists, and one steal, playing a pivotal role in his team's comeback.
Meanwhile, Texas A&M-CC struggled to contain N'Western St's offense, allowing their opponents to make 43.6% of their field goal attempts. Mason Gibson led the Aggies with 14 points, but shot just 38.5% from the field and 1-7 from three-point range.
The game saw both teams trade baskets in the second half, with N'Western St eventually emerging victorious by a single point. The final margin of 1 point was a testament to the intensity and drama of the matchup.
Advanced statistics tell an even more compelling story. N'Western St's true shooting percentage (67.5%) was significantly higher than Texas A&M-CC's (59.7%), while the Hawks also outperformed their opponents in terms of effective field goal percentage (62.5% vs 56.6%). These metrics suggest that N'Western St's offense proved more efficient and potent over the course of the game.
For Texas A&M-CC, the loss is a tough pill to swallow, particularly given the team's earlier halftime lead. Despite their valiant effort, the Aggies ultimately fell short, with the difference between their shooting percentages (56.6% vs 62.5%) and points off turnovers (25 vs 12) being telling indicators of their performance.
As N'Western St looks to build on its momentum in conference play, they will undoubtedly relish this thrilling comeback victory over Texas A&M-CC.