COMMERCE, Texas — In a competitive matchup on Monday, Sam Hines Jr. was instrumental in leading Southeastern Louisiana to a 76-68 victory over East Texas A&M, contributing a notable 23 points.
Hines also secured seven rebounds, further showcasing his impact on the game for the Lions, now boasting a record of 11 wins and 8 losses, with 5 wins and 3 losses in the Southland Conference.
Jakevion Buckley delivered a solid performance, scoring 19 points with a shooting percentage of 53.8%, hitting 7 out of 13 attempts from the field and 5 of 6 from the free-throw line, along with three steals.
Meanwhile, Brody Rowbury also provided a significant boost, finishing with 17 points after making 3 of 8 field goals and an impressive 11 out of 12 from the charity stripe.
On the other side, Scooter Williams Jr. and Evan Phelps were the top scorers for East Texas A&M, each netting 13 points.
Yusef Salih contributed with 10 points, but unfortunately, the team fell to defeat, marking their seventh consecutive loss of the season, with a current record of 2 wins and 17 losses, including 0 wins and 8 losses within the conference.
Looking ahead, both teams are scheduled to compete this Saturday, with Southeastern Louisiana hosting Incarnate Word and East Texas A&M preparing to play Lamar on the road.