ARLINGTON, TX - The Arlington Baptist University Patriots men's basketball team (0-1) dropped their home opener Wednesday night November 5th, 2024, falling to Texas College 65- 60 in a closely contested battle at the J. Frank Norris Auditorium.

Team Statistics:

• Overall Field Goals: 17-65 (26.2%)

• Three-Point Field Goals: 1-21 (4.8%)

• Second Half Shooting: 10-32 (31.25%)

• Free Throws in Second Half: 13-19 (68.42%)

• Final Score: Texas College 65, Arlington Baptist 60

• Current Record: 0-1

  Individual Performances:

• Gary Gray

o 17 points (team-high) o 6 rebounds
o 0 assists

• Ahmad Webster o 15 points

o 3 rebounds

o 1 assist Defensive Leaders:
• Isaiah Melvo

o 5 rebounds • J'son Murray

o 5 rebounds

Despite struggling from the field, particularly from three-point range, the Patriots kept the game competitive throughout. A late surge in the second half, including improved shooting from the free-throw line (68.42%), wasn't enough to overcome the deficit. Looking ahead, the Patriots next game is Nov. 12 against The University of Texas at Dallas. Tip off is at 6:00PM at J.Frank Norris Auditorium.