Box Score FORT SMITH, Ark. – Three-point range was the story of the night and the Javelinas could not keep up as the Texas A&M-Kingsville men's basketball team fell to Arkansas-Fort Smith, 63-85
The Javelinas (3-10, LSC 1-7) drop their second in a row. The Lions (3-11, LSC 1-7) pick up their first win in conference play.
The party from deep got started early as the teams combined for six three-pointers in the first five minutes of the game. The Lions grabbed the first basket and never looked back, leading wire-to-wire as the Javelinas could never quite bring UAFS within striking distance, thanks in part to a hot hand from behind the arc for the Lions.
Both teams were not afraid to fire away from three-point range in the matchup, but the Javelinas were unable to match the Lions' on the night, proving the difference in the contest. The Hogs could not seem to get it going, shooting 5-of-24 from deep. Meanwhile, the Lions could not seem to miss, going an even 50 percent on 11-of-22 shooting from the arc – an 18-point difference in a 22-point game.
Marcus Jones-Green proved to be the top scoring Javelina on the night, finishing with 16 points alongside five rebounds and an assist. He also led the squad in steals with two, tied with
Allen Singleton. The 16-point performance was a season-high for Jones-Green.
Singleton also was the other Javelina to finish in double digits, totaling 10 points on 4-of-6 shooting including 2-of-4 from behind the arc. He also led the team in assists with three, tied with
C.J. Smith.
Smith also kept his steal streak alive, grabbing one with 6:05 left in the first half, making it 11 games in a row with at least one steal for the senior. Smith also finished with six points.
Jordan Henderson came down with the most boards for the Hogs on a solid offensive effort for him as well. Henderson grabbed seven rebounds on the night and totaled nine points and a steal.
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The Javelinas make the trip to Oklahoma City to take on Oklahoma Christian on Saturday afternoon. The Eagles cruised to a comfortable win over TAMIU, 69-50. Tipoff is scheduled for 3 p.m.
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