Jackets Fall Short At UT-Tyler

Abram Choate, SID

TYLER, Texas - The Howard Payne men's basketball team late rally falls short and the Yellow Jackets lose to the University of Texas at Tyler 58-65 on day two of the Fred Jacoby I-20 Classic.

Both teams held the led in the first half but UT-Tyler was able to secure a 31-26 lead at the break. The Jackets shot just 29 % from the field and were out rebounded by 10 in the first half.

UT-Tyler extended their lead to 12 early in the second half, but Howard Payne battled back. The Jackets tied the game at 39-39 with a 13-1 run, The run was capped by a three-pointer by Brandon Irwin with 11:03 to play.

UT-Tyler pulled away again and gained an eight point advantage. The Jackets cut it to a three point ball game, 56-59 with 1:21 remaining on a Keith Perry jumper. 

UT-Tyler hit a key three-point bucket and went on the secure the game 58-65.

Howard Payne was led by Quentin Calloway with 11 points and seven rebounds. Henry Valladares had 10 points and Kanyon Payne had a team high eight rebounds.

UT-Tyler was led by Michael Johnson and Dexter McMarion with 17 and 16 points respectively.

Howard Payne falls to 0-2 on the year while UT-Tyler improves to 3-0 overall. The Yellow Jackets will play next Saturday against LeTourneau University in Longview, Texas at 3:00 pm.
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