Waxahachie, TX – The SAGU Men's Basketball team suffered their first conference loss of the 2021-22 season on Monday night in the Sheaffer Center. They would fall to Southwestern Christian 94-92 in a second half thriller. SAGU was down 51-45 at halftime but scored 47 points in the second half to lessen the deficit. The Eagles would shoot a huge 55% from the field throughout the night including shooting 60% in the second half. The Lions shot 45% from the floor and only 23% from three. SAGU remains in first place in the Sooner Athletic Conference despite the loss, and they are now 9-3 on the year and 6-1 in conference play.
Each team battled in the first half as the lead changed six different times, but Southwestern Christian was able to pull away in the final minute going on a 6-0 run. The Eagles would lead by as much as 15 in the second half, but the Lions were able to battle back in the final five minutes of the game thanks to two big three pointers by
Isaiah Boling and two great drives by
Jacob Rainey. Despite the comeback, the Eagles were able to get a stop on the Lions final possession giving them the 94-92 victory.
SAGU was led by
Joshua Kashila who finished with a double-double on the night. Kashila had 24 points, 10 rebounds, and 4 assists. He led SAGU in both points and rebounds.
Isaiah Boling added 16 points going 3-9 from deep while
Tyler Kinghorn also added 16 points and 7 rebounds.
Nykolas Mason saw 15 points going 4-10 from the field and 6-6 from the free throw line, and
Cory Hicks and
Jacob Rainey each added 6 points as well.
The Lions will now go on the road to face Central Christian College in McPherson, Kansas. Tip-off is set for 7:45 PM.
As a leading Christian university, SAGU educates and prepares individuals who want to serve Christ and others. SAGU helps students discover and develop their God-given callings in a Spirit-empowered, learning community. We believe in affordable tuition, made possible in part through the financial support of donors who embrace the mission of SAGU and the importance of affordable, accredited programs to train Christians for leadership in ministry, business, education, and service. Most majors are available in-person in Waxahachie, TX, and online through a wide range of associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees.
