Final Score: Cameron 78 - UT Tyler 66
Record: Cameron (8-13, 5-10 Lone Star), UT Tyler (7-14, 4-11 Lone Star)
Location: Herrington Patriot Center, Tyler, TX
Attendance: 514
TYLER, Texas – The Aggies earned a crucial conference road victory against UT Tyler, using a dominant first half to set the tone for the night ending with a 78-66 win. The Aggies stormed out to a 43-20 halftime lead, backed up by three-point shooting and strong defensive pressure. Despite a second-half push from the Patriots, Cameron maintained control, limiting UT Tyler's scoring runs and executing in key moments to secure the win.
Key Performances:
- Lavell Brodnex led the Aggies with 17 points on 7-of-14 shooting, adding 8 rebounds and 4 assists.
- Reggie Prudhomme provided a spark with 14 points, knocking down four three-pointers while dishing out 4 assists. Prudhomme also hit his 1000 career points mark after making his first three-pointer of the game.
- Miles Gurske added 14 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 3-of-6 from beyond the arc.
- Aaron Jacob contributed 14 points, 6 rebounds, and a block while going 4-of-12 from the field.
Inside the Box Score:
- Field Goals: 26-of-59 (44.1%)
- Three-Point Field Goals: 11-of-24 (45.8%)
- Free Throws: 15-of-20 (75.0%)
- Rebounds: 39 (11 offensive, 28 defensive)
- Turnovers: 13
- Fast Break Points: 18
Cameron's ability to capitalize on turnovers played a significant role, as they scored 24 points off UT Tyler's mistakes. Additionally, the Aggies found success in transition, scoring 18 fast-break points.
UT Tyler, who struggled from deep (5-of-16 from three), made a late push in the second half, scoring 46 points, but the early deficit proved too large and too late for a comeback.
Looking Ahead:
The Aggies will continue on the road for another Lone Star Conference matchup against Dallas Baptist, this Saturday in Dallas, Texas at 2 pm.
