Tarleton St defeats CA Baptist 81-76
Tarleton St Edges CA Baptist in Thrilling Conference Showdown
In a heart-stopping conference matchup, the home team Tarleton St emerged victorious over visiting CA Baptist 81-76 at Wisdom Gym on Sunday.
The game was a back-and-forth affair from start to finish, with neither team able to pull away comfortably. At halftime, the score was tied at 29-28 in favor of the home team, setting the stage for an exciting second half.
As the clock ticked down, Tarleton St's Dior Johnson continued to lead the charge, scoring 34 points on 60% shooting and grabbing eight rebounds. Freddy Hicks chipped in with a double-double of his own, adding 12 points, eight rebounds, 12 assists, and four steals offensively.
Meanwhile, CA Baptist's Dominique Daniels Jr. led the visitors' effort, posting 25 points on 46.7% shooting from the field. Rene D'Amelio contributed 12 points and eight rebounds for CA Baptist.
Statistically, Tarleton St's strong performance at the free throw line (74.0%) made all the difference. The home team also outrebounded their opponents 23-37 on the glass, while limiting CA Baptist to just six fast break points.
Tarleton St's 7-point advantage in the largest lead was mirrored by CA Baptist's 8-point margin for their own largest deficit. However, with 1 overtime period played, Tarleton St made the most of its extra possession, securing a hard-fought conference victory.
For Tarleton St, this win gives them a boost in the conference standings and sets up an interesting match-up next weekend.