Texas A&M-CC defeats SW Adventist 93-36
SW Adventist 36 - Texas A&M-CC 93: Blowout Win for the Islanders
In a dominating performance, the Texas A&M-CC Islanders cruised to a 57-point victory over the visiting SW Adventist Hawks at American Bank Center on Monday night.
The home team took control from the opening tip, jumping out to an insurmountable lead. By halftime, Texas A&M-CC had amassed 48 points on 37 of 77 shooting, while SW Adventist trailed by a staggering 33-point deficit. The Islanders continued their onslaught in the second half, outscoring their opponents 45-21.
For the Hawks, Andre Guajardo Mancilla led the way with 10 points, but struggled from beyond the arc, going 0-for-3 on three-point attempts at just 27.3% FG. Reuben Doria was the only other SW Adventist player to reach double figures, scoring 9 points and grabbing 6 rebounds.
In contrast, Texas A&M-CC's Cedric Horton led the Islanders with 7 points, but also chipped in 4 assists to help his team build a commanding lead. Sheldon Williams added 10 rebounds to go along with his 6 points.
The difference in performance between the two teams was stark. Texas A&M-CC shot an impressive 48.0% from the field, including 52.0% on two-pointers and 41.0% on three-point attempts. The Islanders also outrebounded their opponents by a significant margin, grabbing 61 rebounds compared to just 26 for SW Adventist.
The final score of 93-36 was not a fluke, as Texas A&M-CC led by as many as 59 points at one point in the game. The largest lead came with just over two minutes remaining, when the Islanders were ahead by an insurmountable 94-35.
This non-conference matchup may have lacked ranking significance for either team, but it was still a statement win for Texas A&M-CC. With this dominating performance, the Islanders will look to build on their momentum in the coming weeks as they continue their quest for success in the conference standings.
Game statistics:
* Field Goals: Texas A&M-CC 37/77 (48.0%), SW Adventist 11/52 (21.0%)
* Two-Point FG: Texas A&M-CC 26/50 (52.0%), SW Adventist 10/37 (27.0%)
* Three-Point FG: Texas A&M-CC 11/27 (41.0%), SW Adventist 1/15 (7.0%)
* Free Throws: Texas A&M-CC 8/13 (62.0%), SW Adventist 13/19 (68.0%)
* Rebounds: Texas A&M-CC 61, SW Adventist 26
* Assists: Texas A&M-CC 23, SW Adventist 5
* Turnovers: Texas A&M-CC 15, SW Adventist 22