COMMERCE, Texas (Interstat) — Texas A&M-Commerce held off Northwestern State 52-48 in a low-scoring Southland Conference men’s basketball game Saturday at Texas A&M-Commerce Field House.

The Lions led 29-19 at halftime. The Demons outscored them 29-23 after the break but could not complete the comeback. Both teams struggled offensively, shooting an identical 16-for-60 from the field. Texas A&M-Commerce secured the win by forcing 14 turnovers and converting them into 15 points.

Noah Pagotto led the Lions with 12 points. Willie Williams had 10 points and four blocks for Northwestern State. Texas A&M-Commerce improved to 10-15. Northwestern State fell to 6-18.