Johnson, Brown lead Incarnate Word over D-III McMurry 88-49
SAN ANTONIO -- Shawn Johnson and Charles Brown scored 19 points apiece to lead Incarnate Word to an 88-49 victory over Division III McMurry on Friday night.
Johnson made 7 of 10 field goals and had game-highs of eight rebounds, five assists and four steals. Brown finished 9-of-15 shooting with six boards. Christian Peevy added 15 points for the Cardinals (3-0), who shot 52 percent (35 of 67) from the floor.
Zacc Carter scored 10 points to lead McMurry.
Incarnate Word opened the game on a 17-0 run before Carter made a layup with 14 minutes left before halftime. Brown scored 11 points and the War Hawks missed their first nine shots in the first six minutes. The Cardinals led 51-20 at intermission.
The Cardinals host Loyola Marymount on Wednesday night before traveling to Houston and 17th-ranked Gonzaga.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Tom O'Neill
- Henry Howard
- Bradley Yorkovich
2024-25 Southland Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholls | 2-0 | - | 7-5 |
| Lamar | 2-0 | - | 6-6 |
| Northwestern State | 2-0 | - | 5-6 |
| UT Rio Grande Valley | 1-1 | 1 | 8-4 |
| Incarnate Word | 1-1 | 1 | 7-5 |
| Texas A&M-Corpus Christi | 1-1 | 1 | 7-6 |
| Houston Christian | 1-1 | 1 | 4-9 |
| McNeese | 0-0 | 1 | 6-5 |
| SE Louisiana | 0-1 | 1.5 | 6-6 |
| New Orleans | 0-1 | 1.5 | 2-9 |
| Stephen F. Austin | 0-2 | 2 | 6-6 |
| East Texas A&M | 0-2 | 2 | 2-11 |
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