In a decisive matchup on Saturday, the Incarnate Word Cardinals secured a 65-53 victory over East Texas A&M, propelled by Davion Bailey’s impressive performance, who recorded 19 points. Bailey also contributed defensively with four steals, showcasing his all-around skills on the court. His teammates played significant roles as well, with Dylan Hayman adding 11 points after hitting 5 of his 11 attempts from the floor, including one 3-pointer. Jalin Anderson, although shooting only 2 of 9 overall, managed to score nine points, primarily through free throws, converting 5 of 7 attempts.

On the other side, the Lions struggled throughout the game, with their leading scorer being Scooter Williams Jr. who managed to put up 10 points. Mykol Sanchez-Vega helped the effort with nine points, while Josh Taylor contributed eight, but it wasn’t enough to turn the tide. This loss extended East Texas A&M’s current losing streak to six games, leaving them searching for answers as they face ongoing challenges on the court.

Looking ahead, Incarnate Word will shift their focus to an upcoming road game against Duke on Tuesday. Meanwhile, East Texas A&M will aim to break their losing streak when they return home to host South Alabama on Sunday, hoping to find some momentum.