| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UIW | 38 | 46 | 84 |
| HCU | 42 | 40 | 82 |
Willis leads Incarnate Word over Houston Baptist 84-82
HOUSTON -- Keaston Willis had 23 points as Incarnate Word defeated Houston Baptist 84-82 on Wednesday night.
Des Balentine had 16 points for Incarnate Word (5-15, 2-7 Southland Conference), which snapped its four-game losing streak. Drew Lutz added 14 points. Derek Van Vlerah and Dwight Murray scored 10 points apiece.
Jason Thompson had 19 points and seven rebounds for the Huskies (1-17, 1-8), who have now lost seven games in a row. Ian DuBose added 19 points and eight rebounds. Jalon Gates had 12 points.
Incarnate Word plays Abilene Christian on the road on Saturday. Houston Baptist takes on Texas A&M-Corpus Christi at home on Saturday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Brent Meaux
- Matthew Martinez
- Derek Schulte
2023-24 Southland Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| McNeese | 17-1 | - | 30-4 |
| Texas A&M-Corpus Christi | 14-4 | 3 | 21-12 |
| Nicholls | 13-5 | 4 | 20-14 |
| Lamar | 12-6 | 5 | 19-14 |
| SE Louisiana | 10-8 | 7 | 15-17 |
| Northwestern State | 7-11 | 10 | 9-23 |
| Texas A&M-Commerce | 6-12 | 11 | 13-20 |
| New Orleans | 4-14 | 13 | 10-23 |
| Houston Christian | 4-14 | 13 | 6-23 |
| Incarnate Word | 3-15 | 14 | 8-23 |
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