Howard (Tex.) 72, at Western Texas 47

HOWARD, Texas (Interstat) — The Howard College Hawks delivered a dominant defensive performance, overwhelming the Western Texas Westerners 72-47 in a men’s junior college basketball game Monday night. The outcome was rarely in doubt after a lopsided first quarter. Howard, entering the game with a 14-2 record, established immediate control, holding Western Texas to just 15 points on 5-of-29 shooting in the opening period while building a 24-point lead. The Hawks’ aggressive defense forced seven Westerners turnovers in the quarter, converting them into easy transition opportunities. Howard’s defensive intensity set the tone for the night. The Hawks limited Western Texas… Read more...