Jackets Lose To CTX

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AUSTIN, Texas – Howard Payne University got a game high 26 points from Brandon Irwin but it was not enough as Concordia University Texas downed the Yellow Jackets 110-94

Concordia shot 54% from the field in the game to just 46% for Howard Payne. Concordia also hit nine three-pointers to just two for the Yellow Jackets.

Howard Payne falls to 8-11 overall and 6-9 in conference while Concordia improves to 11-8 overall and 9-6 in conference.

The game remained close for most of the first half but Concordia was able to make a run in the closing minutes. Forcing 15 first half turnovers, Concordia held a 51-37 lead at the break.

Concordia pushed their lead to 20 points at the 15 minute mark of the second half.  That would be about as close as the Jackets would get with Concordia winning 110-94.

Brandon Irwin led all scorers with 26 points and seven rebounds. Joshua Dada added a career high 24 points. Brandon Gould finished with 17 points and six assists. Ja'Kalan Gayden grabbed a game-high 11 rebounds. Quentin Calloway added 17 points off the bench for the Jackets.

Concordia was led by Josh Johnson with 18. Darius Anderson and Henry Riasco each had 16. Darien Harris and Chris McDermott each had 11.

Howard Payne will be back at home the next two weeks. HPU will play Mary Hardin-Baylor and Concordia Texas next week and then Texas Lutheran and Schreiner the following Thursday and Saturday.
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