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Men's Basketball Tames Tigers of ETBU 68-58

Men's Basketball Tames Tigers of ETBU 68-58

In an exciting men's basketball matchup on November 21, 2023, St. Thomas (Tex.) secured a solid victory against East Texas Baptist with a final score of 68-58. The game displayed skillful plays, strategic moves, and a strong performance from St. Thomas.

The first quarter was closely contested, with East Texas Baptist holding a slight lead at 34-31. However, St. Thomas mounted a comeback in the second quarter, outscoring their opponents 37-24 in the first half and establishing a lead they would maintain throughout the game.

Calvin Williams IV led the scoring for St. Thomas with an impressive 24 points, showcasing his shooting accuracy with 3-pointers (3-6) and near-perfect free-throw shooting (7-7). Calen Anderson and Marion Williams also made significant contributions with 11 and 13 points, respectively. Off the bench, Nicholas Buffalo came up huge reaching double figures and securing seven rebounds to aid in the win. 

St. Thomas demonstrated a balanced offensive effort, with contributions from multiple players, and their strong free-throw shooting at 94.1% played a crucial role in maintaining their lead. Despite East Texas Baptist's efforts, St. Thomas secured the win with a final score of 68-58.

This victory improved St. Thomas' record to 4-1, while East Texas Baptist faced a tough defeat, bringing their record to 0-3. The game highlighted St. Thomas' efficient scoring and solid team performance on both ends of the court.

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