Incarnate Word defeats Hou Christian 73-56

Hou Christian Edges Incarnate Word in 73-56 Thriller

The McDermott Center played host to a thrilling conference matchup between Hou Christian and Incarnate Word, with the home team emerging victorious by a margin of 17 points.

At halftime, the score was tied at 36-36, but Incarnate Word would ultimately take control of the game, outscoring their visitors 37-24 in the second half. The largest lead for either team came courtesy of Incarnate Word, which expanded its advantage to a whopping 17 points.

Tahj Staveskie led the way for Incarnate Word with an impressive 27 points, including four three-pointers and converting 58.8% of his field goal attempts. He was supported by Jordan Pyke's ten rebounds and six points off the bench.

For Hou Christian, Demari Williams was a force to be reckoned with, scoring 22 points and grabbing six rebounds. Kylin Green provided valuable support from the backcourt with eight points, five assists, and five rebounds.

In terms of team performance, Incarnate Word shot an efficient 45.0% from the field, while Hou Christian managed just 38.0%. The home team also held a significant advantage in rebounding, securing 28 defensive boards to their opponents' 26.

The advanced statistics paint a clear picture of this game's outcome. Incarnate Word boasted an effective field goal percentage (eFG%) of 51.6%, which was a stark contrast to Hou Christian's 41.7%. The home team also held a slight edge in true shooting percentage, with a 54.3% mark compared to their visitors' 43.2%.

For the conference matchup at McDermott Center, this victory marked an important win for Incarnate Word and sets them up for potential success down the stretch.