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Justin Monk made his return to the lineup on Monday evening.
Thu, Feb 18, 2010 - [Men's Basketball] - by Patricia Constantin
The Saints men took out their frustration from losing to Texas College 86-75 last weekend - their first loss in eight games - on Paul Quinn College Monday evening. The re-energized Saints hammered the Tigers 112-49, improving their record to 16-9 overall and 13-3 in the Red River Athletic Conference. The Saints are atop the conference, with Texas Wesleyan University behind by half a game. Paul Quinn fell to 5-17 overall and 2-12 in conference.
The Saints took a quick seven point lead after baskets by Justin Porter, Curtis Bowens Jr. and Keonte Logan. Sophomore guard Justin Monk made his return to the lineup after injuries kept him away for more than a month. Darrell Augustine put the first points on the board for the Tigers after he made two free throws, but the team could not get their rhythm. They made just four more points before the Saints went on a nine point run to take the score to 23-6.
Sophomore Mel Ebendeng led the Saints in scoring early on with six points, and he finished the half with 10 - his season best.
At the half, the Saints led the Tigers 54-23.
The Saints continued their splurg e during the second half with season-high performances from Donavon Gage (11 points, three steals, four rebounds) and Bowens (five steals).
Both Robert Martinez and Dionelle Rucker were the game's high scorers with 17 points each. Others contributing in double digits were Eddie Ortiz, 16 points and Ricardo Zanini, 11 points. Jason Burke-Kavros knocked in 15 for Paul Quinn.
OLLU shot 39 of 72 field goals (.542), 12 of 28 3-pointers (.429) and 22 of 40 free throws (.550). Paul Quinn made 15 of 45 field goals (.333), 1 of 12 3-pointers (.083) and 18 of 32 free throws (.563). OLLU committed 17 turnovers and 28 fouls compared to 37 turnovers and 30 fouls for the Tigers.
The Saints will play at home on Saturday against the University of the Southwest. During their last meeting, USW beat the Saints 89-85. The team is 9-6 in the conference and 11-11 overall.
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