Commerce, Texas — In an exciting matchup on Saturday night, Jamond Vincent made a significant impact by scoring 28 points, leading the New Orleans Privateers to a victory over East Texas A&M with a final score of 82-73.
Vincent’s stellar performance also included seven rebounds and four steals, showcasing his all-around game. His teammate, Kohen Rowbatham, contributed 24 points, shooting an impressive 7 for 10 from the field, including 1 for 3 from beyond the arc, and converting 9 of 11 free throw attempts while also tallying three steals. MJ Thomas added to the scoring with 13 points, hitting 6 of 11 shots from the field, although he struggled at the free-throw line, making only 1 of 6 attempts. He also contributed six rebounds to the team effort.
On the opposing side, Josh Taylor was the standout for the Lions, scoring 13 points. His performance was complemented by Tay Mosher, who contributed 11 points and grabbed seven rebounds. Yusef Salih also made his mark with another 11 points, but the Lions’ struggles continued, marking their sixth consecutive loss of the season.
Looking ahead, both teams are set to play again on Monday. New Orleans will travel to face Northwestern State, while East Texas A&M will host Southeast Louisiana.