HAMMOND, La. (Interstat) — Southeastern Louisiana built a large first-half lead and withstood a Houston Christian rally to win 55-47 in a Southland Conference men’s basketball game Saturday at University Center.

The Lions led 35-21 at halftime before the Huskies cut the deficit to four points in the second half. Southeastern Louisiana’s Isaiah Gaines and Makhi Myles each scored 12 points to lead the Lions. Mambourou Mara led Houston Christian with 12 points.

Southeastern Louisiana improved to 7-17 overall. Houston Christian fell to 8-16. Attendance was 357.