February 3, 2023

Waxahachie, TX - The Sheaffer Center witnessed an electrifying showdown on February 3, 2023, as the RV Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) Lions clashed with the Central Christian College (CCC) Tigers in a high-stakes Sooner Athletic Conference (SAC) battle.

Lions Review
From the opening tip-off, fans were treated to an extraordinary display of shotmaking prowess from both teams. The matchup showcased the talents of the two leading scorers in the conference, but it was the Lions' CJ Hall who emerged as the early-game standout.

In the first half, Hall's combination of elite ball-handling and sharpshooting proved too much for the Tigers to handle. Heading into halftime, the Lions held a commanding 41-30 lead, with CJ Hall leading all scorers with an impressive 24 points.

The second half saw the Lions employing a well-rounded offensive strategy to further extend their lead. On a night where Noah Boling was honored for joining the SAGU 1000 points club, he showcased his playmaking skills while still contributing with smooth buckets. Cortland Blake and Noah Jonker also emerged as dominant forces in the paint.

CJ Hall continued his scoring onslaught, finishing the game with an outstanding 31 points, while Tre McGrue added to the excitement with a long-range pull-up three. The climax came with Cory Hicks delivering a thunderous tomahawk slam dunk that sent the gym's excitement through the roof. The Lions ultimately sealed the game with a commanding 92-69 victory.

Key Stats

• CJ Hall: 31 points
• Cortland Blake: 12 points
• Noah Boling and Noah Jonker: 11 points each
   

Looking Ahead
With this decisive win under their belts, the Lions are gearing up for their next challenge against Oklahoma City University on February 8th (Thursday) at 6:00 PM in Oklahoma City, OK.

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.