SF Austin defeats East Texas A&M 48-75
SF Austin Dominates East Texas A&M in Statement Win
In a convincing display of dominance, the San Francisco Austin (SF Austin) squad cruised past East Texas A&M (ETAM) 75-48 at The Field House on Wednesday night. The statement win was a stark contrast to ETAM's recent struggles, and it marked a significant turning point for SF Austin in their conference season.
The game got off to a slow start, with both teams struggling to find their rhythm. However, by halftime, SF Austin had taken control of the contest, leading 39-30. The away team continued to build on their momentum, outscoring ETAM 36-18 in the second half.
As the final buzzer sounded, the margin of victory stood at a whopping 27 points, capping off an impressive display of depth and talent from SF Austin. The performance marked a significant statement win for the team, as they look to make a push for the conference title.
Lateef Patrick was the star of the show for SF Austin, scoring 17 points on 3-8 three-point shooting at a 42.9% clip. Chrishawn Christmas led the team in rebounds with 10 boards and added nine points of his own.
East Texas A&M struggled to contain SF Austin's balanced attack, which saw six players score in double figures. The team's eFG percentage was an impressive 50.0%, while their true shooting percentage came in at 53.2%. The advanced statistics highlighted the team's dominance, as they outrebounded ETAM 45-31 and committed just nine turnovers.
Vinny Sigona led ETAM with 13 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome the deficit. The team's performance was marked by struggles from beyond the arc, where they shot just 36.0% from three-point range.
The win marked a significant turning point for SF Austin in their conference season. With this statement victory under their belt, the team looks poised to make a push for the top spot in the standings.