Jackets Top McMurry 94-90

Brandon Gould had a career high 25 points against McMurry

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BROWNWOOD, Texas - Brandon Gould scores a career high 25 points as Howard Payne University wins 94-90 over McMurry University. It was the first Yellow Jacket win over McMurry University since Feburary of 2008.

After McMurry gained a 90-89 lead with :20 seconds remaining, Brandon Gould drove the length of the floor and made the layup in traffic to give HPU the lead, 91-90. Gould was 8 of 10 from the field and 8 of 8 from the free-throw line in the game. He also dished out six assists.

McMurry had battled back from a 13 point deficit, 85-72 with 1:30 left in the game. After the Gould layup, it was Brandon Irwin and Bryan Adams who hit key free-throws in the stretch to secure the Howard Payne win 94-90.

Howard Payne improves to 7-7 overall and 5-5 in conference. McMurry falls to 9-4 overall and 5-4 in ASC play.

Brandon Irwin led all scoring with 27 points for HPU. Henry Valladares came off the bench and added 10 points. JaKalan Gayden had 11 rebounds and five blocks to go along with seven points.

Bryce Hill led McMurry with 22 points. Conner Robinson had 17 points and 15 rebounds. Bryant Taylor had 13 points with seven assists, Steven Jones added 11.

Howard Payne will be at home again on Saturday with a conference game against Hardin-Simmons University at 3:00 pm.
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