Paul Quinn Falls to North American in Tough Road Matchup

Game Overview

The Tigers entered the game with a 3-12 record (3-9 in conference play), looking to gain momentum. However, North American (6-11, 2-10) used a strong second-half surge to secure the victory. The game was competitive in the first half, with Paul Quinn trailing only 32-29 at the break, but North American exploded for 54 points in the second half to put the game out of reach.

Key Performers – Paul Quinn

• John Harrison led the Tigers with an impressive 21 points on 7-of-12 shooting, including 6-of-9 from the free-throw line. He also contributed 8 rebounds and 3 assists in 33 minutes.
• Richard Lemboye was also effective, adding 16 points on 8-of-12 shooting.
• Jordan White was efficient, scoring 6 points on 3-of-4 shooting while pulling down 4 rebounds.
• Norris Williams had a rough shooting night, going 0-for-6 from the field, but contributed 7 assists.
• The bench contributed 18 points but struggled to match the depth of North American.

Key Performers – North American

• Sean Fry provided a major spark off the bench with 17 points, including a perfect 4-for-4 from beyond the arc.
• Jamarric Hammond led all starters with 14 points.
• Erric Wynn filled up the stat sheet with 13 points, 9 assists, and 6 steals, controlling the game's tempo.
• Caleb Malik contributed 13 points and 7 rebounds, showing efficiency inside and outside.
• North American's bench dominated, scoring 49 points, compared to Paul Quinn's 18.

Team Statistics

Paul Quinn struggled with efficiency, shooting 49% from the field but just 20% from three-point range and a dismal 48% from the free-throw line. In contrast, North American shot 54.5% overall, including 40.7% from beyond the arc and an impressive 78.9% from the charity stripe.

Key statistical differences:

• Rebounds: North American 34, Paul Quinn 21
• Points off Turnovers: North American 21, Paul Quinn 12
• Second Chance Points: North American 12, Paul Quinn 6
• Bench Points: North American 49, Paul Quinn 18

Game Analysis

Despite a competitive first half, Paul Quinn's inability to control the boards and limit turnovers proved costly. North American capitalized on fast breaks and three-point shooting in the second half, pulling away decisively. The Tigers also struggled at the free-throw line, making just 12-of-25, which hindered their ability to close the gap.

Looking Ahead

Paul Quinn will look to bounce back in their next game as they continue to search for consistency in conference play. Improving their rebounding and free-throw shooting will be critical moving forward.

With this victory, North American aims to build momentum as they fight to climb the standings. Their depth and perimeter shooting could be key assets in future matchups.

Final Score: North American 86, Paul Quinn 62