Box Score
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Trailing by nine at the half, East Texas Baptist University made just nine shots in the second half as they fell to Rhodes College, 76-54. ETBU is now 1-5 on the year
Michael Roberts led the team with 13 points and had five rebounds.
Shad Levy added 12 points and two blocks.
Christian Dews grabbed seven rebounds adding five points.
ETBU scored 32 points in the paint and grabbed 33 rebounds as they shot 37 percent from the floor. They made just two three-pointers (15 percent) and were 8-of-11 from the line. Rhodes capitalized on their perimeter shooting, sinking 11 three-pointers, shooting 44 percent from the floor and had 44 rebounds.
ETBU started the first half with an early lead, propelled by Levy's efforts in the paint, including a tip-in to open scoring. The team maintained a narrow lead through consistent scoring inside the paint, with contributions from Roberts and Dews. Rhodes, however, kept pace with effective shooting from beyond the arc and capitalized on fast-break opportunities. Despite East Texas Baptist's scoring runs, including a layup by
Orlando Gooden III and steady contributions from the bench, Rhodes managed to shift momentum with a series of 3-pointers and layups. ETBU had a five point lead, 11-6, at 13:07 on a Dews free throw but five minutes later Rhodes had a five-point lead 22-17, on a 16-6 run. Rhodes made it a 13-point lead, 37-24, with 1:47 left before ETBU cut it to nine points at the half.
Levy opened the second half with a jumper and layup but ETBU trailed by 10, 44-34, at the 17:39 mark. Despite strong defensive efforts, including blocks by Levy and Dews, the Tigers struggled to contain Rhodes' perimeter shooting, allowing seven 3-pointers during the half. As the half progressed, ETBU managed to find some rhythm through Roberts' consistent scoring in the paint. However, Rhodes capitalized on fast-break opportunities and bench contributions, extending their lead to 21, 65-44, with 7:23 to play.
Antone Stewart IV closed the half with a late surge, hitting a 3-pointer and converting two free throws, but the game ended with ETBU trailing 76–54.
ETBU travels to Conway, Ark., on Sunday to face Hendrix College at 2:00 p.m.
ETBU Top Performers
Michael Roberts
- 13 points
- 6/8 field goals made
- 5 rebounds
Shad Levy
- 12 points
- 2 blocks
- 4 rebounds
Christian Dews
- 5 points
- 7 rebounds
- 1 block
Orlando Gooden III
- 8 points
- 2 steals
