MARSHALL, Texas — After a defensive stand in the first half, East Texas Baptist University (3-10) fell to Lewis & Clark (4-5) with a final score of 82-63 at Ornelas Gymnasium. Despite trailing by just four points at halftime, ETBU was unable to contain Lewis & Clark's second-half surge, which was fueled by their 9-for-25 shooting from beyond the arc. The Tigers' offense was led by their ability to get to the free-throw line, converting 21 of 28 attempts, but their efforts were not enough to overcome the deficit.
Michael Roberts scored 20 points and recorded 10 rebounds, leading the team with his field-goal efficiency.
Jack Pease added 12 points and contributed nine rebounds, showing a strong presence on the boards.
Orlando Gooden III posted 10 points, including two 3-pointers, before fouling out of the game.
Christian Dews finished with six points and two rebounds, providing steady support in the frontcourt.
ETBU opened the game with a quick basket by Pease, but the first half saw both teams exchanging leads frequently. Roberts was active on both ends, contributing with rebounds and free throws, helping to keep the game tight. Despite their efforts, ETBU ended the half trailing 23–19 to the visiting team.
The Tigers made a concerted push in the second half, highlighted by Roberts' consistent scoring, including a layup at 8:38 to cut the lead to six. Despite this effort, Lewis & Clark's offensive efficiency, led by multi-range shooting, widened the gap. The half closed with ETBU trailing as Lewis & Clark outscored them 59–44 in the half. The game ended with Lewis & Clark securing an 82–63 victory.
East Texas Baptist faced a challenging first half against Lewis & Clark, trailing 23-19 at the break. Despite a strong performance on the boards with a 22-18 rebounding edge, ETBU struggled with 10 turnovers, which allowed Lewis & Clark to capitalize with eight points off turnovers. The Tigers were unable to find their range from beyond the arc, missing all 10 of their 3-point attempts, while also converting just 26 percent from the field.
Lewis & Clark capitalized on strong shooting to outpace ETBU in the second half, converting 20 of 31 field goal attempts, including nine 3-pointers. Despite the Tigers' 14 made free throws and a 14-rebound effort, Lewis & Clark's 59-point half was bolstered by 16 points in the paint and nine fast-break points. At the conclusion of the half, Lewis & Clark led 59-44.
East Tex. Baptist Top Performers
Michael Roberts
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- 20 points
- 8/11 free throws made
- 10 rebounds
- 2 steals
Jack Pease
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- 12 points
- 2/6 three-pointers made
- 9 rebounds
- 3 assists
Orlando Gooden III
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- 10 points
- 2/3 three-pointers made
- 2 rebounds
ETBU holds a record of 3-10 overall. Lewis & Clark stands at 4-5 overall. The Tigers will face the University of Dallas on Sunday, December 28t,h at 6:00 p.m. in Irving before heading to California to face Occidental College and La Verne on January 1st and 2nd.
