Paul Quinn Falls to Texas A&M Texarkana in Basketball Matchup

Game Overview

The contest began with Texas A&M Texarkana (5-3, 4-2) setting the pace, outscoring Paul Quinn (2-6, 2-3) 47-27 in the first half. While Paul Quinn improved their performance in the second half, putting up 36 points, the deficit proved insurmountable.

Paul Quinn struggled to match Texarkana's efficiency, as the hosts shot an impressive 51.7% from the field compared to Paul Quinn's 41.8%. Texarkana's ability to capitalize on turnovers (23 points off turnovers) and dominate bench scoring (59 points) highlighted their depth and aggressive play.

Key Performances

• Paul Quinn Highlights:
• • Julian Spotser led the team with 13 points, adding 6 rebounds and a steal in 22 minutes.
  • Jeb Tobin delivered an efficient performance off the bench, scoring 12 points on 5-of-6 shooting.
  • John Harrison contributed 8 points in 23 minutes, though he struggled with turnovers, committing four.
• Texas A&M Texarkana Highlights:
• • Daryl Houston tied for a team-high 14 points, going 7-of-9 from the field and adding 5 rebounds.
  • Deovaunta Williams dazzled from beyond the arc, hitting 4-of-5 three-pointers to finish with 14 points and 2 steals in 18 minutes.
  • Jakari Livingston added 13 points and showcased his versatility with a solid performance from the free-throw line (4-of-6).

Statistical Breakdown

• Shooting:
  Paul Quinn struggled from three-point range, converting only 3-of-15 attempts (20%). In contrast, Texarkana's sharpshooters hit 10-of-25 (40%).
  Free throws were a mixed bag for Paul Quinn, as they hit 70% (14-of-20), while Texarkana converted 73.9% (17-of-23).
• Rebounding:
  Both teams were evenly matched on the boards, with Texarkana holding a slight 32-30 edge. However, Texarkana's ability to turn offensive rebounds into 12 second-chance points provided a significant boost.
• Turnovers:
  Turnovers were a decisive factor. Paul Quinn committed 17 turnovers, leading to 23 Texarkana points. Conversely, Texarkana limited their turnovers to 12, allowing only 6 points for Paul Quinn.
• Bench Contributions:
  The Texarkana bench outscored Paul Quinn's reserves 59-42, underscoring the depth of the home team's roster.

Takeaways

Paul Quinn showed flashes of promise but could not consistently execute against a well-prepared Texas A&M Texarkana squad. The Tigers must address their turnover issues and improve perimeter shooting to rebound in upcoming games.

Texas A&M Texarkana, on the other hand, displayed its strength as a balanced and efficient unit. Their ability to spread the scoring and capitalize on Paul Quinn's mistakes made the difference in this contest.

Looking Ahead

Paul Quinn will aim to get back on track in their next matchup as they continue conference play. Meanwhile, Texas A&M Texarkana will look to build on this victory and climb further up the standings.

Final Score: Texas A&M Texarkana 87, Paul Quinn 63.