TYLER, Texas - The UT Tyler Men's Basketball team opened their home slate on Tuesday night in Tyler, hosting Dallas Christian University. The Patriots defeated the Crusaders 96-62, moving to 1-2 overall.
FIRST HALF:
The Patriots opened the game on a 6-2 run that spanned 5:30. The Crusaders came within a point with 12 minutes remaining but UT Tyler would not surrender the lead throughout the entire game.
Davis Moore sank a three with 2:01 left in the first half to put UT Tyler up double-digits (31-21).
UT Tyler would close the half with a 6-1 run that put them ahead 37-22.
Moore led the Patriots in the first half with seven points, going 2-2 at the stripe.
Darius Alford recorded a team-high five rebounds in the first 20 minutes of play.
SECOND HALF:
UT Tyler would hold their 12 point lead through the first four minutes of the second half before stretching the lead. A
Jared Jenkins three would give UT Tyler a 20-point lead at the 14:38 mark.
With 3:38 remaining in regulation, the Patriots would stretch their lead to 30 points after
Chris Craig recorded a basket.
Deven Banitt sealed the victory with a layup with 1:24 remaining, putting UT Tyler ahead by 34.
Tyrick Bennet recorded a team-high 10 points in the second half while Banitt and
Trey Teal each recorded five rebounds.
UT TYLER BOX SCORE (Sorted by Points Scored):
BY THE NUMBERS:
The Patriots used 54 points in the paint while holding the lead throughout the game. The UT Tyler bench contributed 49 points while scoring 16 second chance points.
UP NEXT:
The Patriots will host Hendrix University on Thursday night in the Herrington Patriot Center at 7:00 p.m.
