Trinity Valley 66, at Howard (Tex.) 72

HOWARD, Texas (Interstat) — In a high-stakes clash of 30-win junior college men’s basketball powers, Howard College held off a persistent Trinity Valley squad for a 72-66 victory at home on Friday night. The game, a tightly contested battle from the opening tip, saw the Hawks improve to 30-5 on the season, while the Cardinals fell to 30-6. The outcome was largely decided by Howard’s superior efficiency and its ability to capitalize at the free-throw line, overcoming a scrappy Trinity Valley defense that forced numerous turnovers. Howard, which entered the game with a 68 percent probability to win according to… Read more...