North American Rallies Past Paul Quinn 63–52
DALLAS, Texas (Nov. 4, 2025) – North American University escaped Dallas with a 63–52 victory over Paul Quinn College on Tuesday night, handing the Tigers their fourth loss of the season.
The game featured a defensive battle, with both teams grabbing 42 rebounds. However, Paul Quinn struggled from the floor, hitting just 30.9% of their shots and 3-of-18 from beyond the arc.
John Harrison led the Tigers with 15 points, while Mekhi Johnson added 10 points, seven rebounds, and five assists. Off the bench, Sherlock Padmore contributed eight rebounds and four points. Despite outscoring North American's reserves 24–15, the Tigers could not overcome turnovers and cold shooting.
Jamarric Hammond paced North American with 18 points and 10 rebounds, and Naheim Northern added 12 points and seven boards. The Stallions converted 16 Paul Quinn turnovers into 17 points, holding off late runs by the home team.
Paul Quinn, the head coach, said the team's effort was strong but emphasized the need for better offensive execution. The Tigers will look to bounce back in the upcoming games as they continue conference play.
Box Score Highlights:
- FG%: North American 36.1%, Paul Quinn 30.9%
- 3PT%: North American 23.8%, Paul Quinn 16.7%
- FT%: North American 73.7%, Paul Quinn 71.4%
- Bench Points: Paul Quinn 24, North American 15
Paul Quinn returns to action later this week, aiming to convert close contests into wins as the season progresses.