February 9, 2023

Waxahachie, TX: On Thursday evening at the Sheaffer Center in Waxahachie, Texas, the Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) Lions men's basketball team played a Sooner Athletic Conference (SAC) contest against the Southwestern Christian University (SCU) Eagles,

 

The Lions defeated the Eagles 94-81 in the last SAGU home game of the 2023 season.

 

Lion Review

• The current SAC men's basketball player of the week Cortland Blake got the game off to a fantastic start by scoring 13 points in the first half without missing a shot. Along with his 13 points in the opening period, Blake also pulled down seven rebounds. 

• Beginning the game, Brooks Haddock was likewise precise and focused, scoring 13 first half points, including three long-range three-pointers that barely grazed the net.

•  The SAGU squad had excellent rim protection from Tyler Kinghorn and Philbert Weekes, who combined for 14 points in the first half, as the Lions also controlled the painted area.

• After the halftime intermission, the Lions had to work exceedingly hard to maintain the lead they had built up, 53 to 41.

• Amid the second half, Cortland Blake maintained his spectacular performance by collecting his double-double rebound in heavy traffic. 

• Dallas Smith and Trace Boling were twin spark plugs for the SAGU bench. A Lion's scoring spree that included a Boling spin move layup that energized the home crowd and compelled SCU to request a timeout was sparked by back-to-back harassing thefts by Smith. 

• In the end, SAGU was able to establish a sizable advantage and win the competition. Cortland Blake led SAGU with a double-double of 25 points and 14 rebounds, followed by Brooks Haddock with 17 points and Philbert Weekes with 16. 

• Trace Boling scored 10 points, while Tyler Kinghorn scored 12.

 

Deal's Declaration  

"Happy for the seniors who got to win their final game in the Sheaffer Center, I'm really proud of the team tonight. Cortland Blake had a fantastic performance, but this was a genuine team victory. ." SAGU head men's basketball coach Delton Deal said.

 

Next Step

On Saturday, February 11, Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) will face Mid-America Christian University (MACU) on the road for a Sooner Athletic Conference (SAC) matchup. 

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