In a competitive showdown in Commerce, Texas, Davion Bailey spearheaded Incarnate Word to a victory over East Texas A&M with an impressive 75-68 scoreline on Saturday. Bailey was in exceptional form, accumulating 30 points for the Cardinals with a shooting record of 10 for 19, notably hitting 7 out of 10 from beyond the arc, and completing 3 of 6 attempts from the free-throw line. The Cardinals improved their season record to 16-14 overall and 9-10 within the Southland Conference.
Supporting Bailey in the scoring department was Dylan Hayman, who contributed 16 points. Hayman was efficient on offense, scoring 5 of 12 from the field, including 2 of 3 from three-point territory, and was flawless from the charity stripe, hitting 4 for 4. Additionally, Hayman contributed substantially on defense with seven rebounds. Lamin Sabally also shone for the Cardinals, having a perfect shooting day from the floor, securing 5 of 5 shots and making 4 of 5 free throws, to net a total of 14 points.
The Lions of East Texas A&M were led by Josh Taylor, who managed 14 points and three blocks, acting as a central figure in their effort. Scooter Williams Jr. brought diversity in his performance, recording 13 points alongside six assists, two steals, and three blocks. Adding to their scoreboard, Tay Mosher chipped in with 12 points.
Looking ahead, both teams are slated for action on Monday. Incarnate Word is set to take on Northwestern State, while East Texas A&M will defend their court against Houston Christian.
