Jackets Make It Two In A Row

Abram Choate, SID

BROWNWOOD, Texas – The Yellow Jackets extend their win streak to two games with a 71-69 win over American Southwest Conference opponent Mississippi College Thursday night at the Brownwood Coliseum.

In a pretty clean game foul wise, the difference would be at the foul line with HPU shooting 10 of 11 for 91% and MC shooting 7 of 12 for 58%.

MC jumped out to an early 13-2 lead but the Jackets fought back to within 2, 24-26. MC extended their lead back to 10 at the half, 31-41.

The Jackets started the second half with a 15-5 run and tied the game at 46-46 on a three-point play by Tom Hermann with 15:23 to play.

MC's Clarence Jeffrey made a layup with 1:22 to play to give MC a 68-69 lead. After a missed three-pointer by HPU, Tom Hermann stole the ball and found Bryan Blalock inside for the three-point play to give HPU the 71-69 lead with 16 seconds remaining.

MC's shot attempt at the end was no good and the Jackets secured the 71-69 win.

MC was led by Jeffery with a game-high 24 points followed by Michael Penson with 12.

Brandon Irwin led HPU with 16 points on 6 of 10 shooting. Bryan Blalock had 13 points and 8 rebounds. Keith Perry and Tom Hermann added 10 points each. Hermann also had 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Zane Smith had a solid game at the point with 5 assists and 9 points.

The Jackets improve to 2-6 overall and 2-5 in ASC play, while MC falls to 4-3 overall and 2-3 in ASC action.

Howard Payne will play next on Saturday against Louisiana College at 3:00 pm.
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