BROWNWOOD, Texas - Howard Payne University's Tyrell Thompson and Michael House each score 16 points in a 79-49 conference loss to Hardin-Simmons University Saturday afternoon.

Following Tyrell Thompson's 16 points for Howard Payne was freshman Michael House with 16 points on 4 of 5 three-point shooting,

The Yellow Jackets started the game strong but struggle closing out the first half to trail 43-26 at the half.

Howard Payne ended the game shooting 28.8% from the field while Hardin-Simmons connected on 44.3% of shots on the night.

Michael House added a team high seven rebounds to his total for Howard Payne. Jaylan Ballou had seven rebounds and four assists. Jerren Godfrey had six points and four steals of the bench.

Hardin-Simmons was led by Anthony Hunter with 13 points followed by Trey Brown with 12 points

Howard Payne is now 0-8 overall and 0-4 in American Southwest Conference action. Hardin-Simmons stands at 8-3 overall and 3-1 in league play. The Yellow Jackets will play next at home on Thursday, Jan. 21st at 7:30 pm versus LeTourneau University.