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Paul Quinn Edges Out Texas A&M Texarkana in a Nail-Biter

Patterson Student Center, November 30, 2024 — In a fiercely contested battle, Paul Quinn College escaped with a 58-56 victory over Texas A&M Texarkana, improving their record to 5-3 overall and 4-1 in conference play. The Eagles, despite their spirited performance, fell to 1-7 overall and 1-5 in the conference.

Paul Quinn Edges Out Texas A&M Texarkana in a Nail-Biter
Box Score
November 30, 2024

First-Half Exchange

The game began with Texas A&M Texarkana holding a slim 17-15 lead after the first quarter. Both teams traded baskets in the second period, with Paul Quinn narrowly outscoring the Eagles 12-11 to head into halftime trailing by a single point, 28-27. The Tigers struggled to find their rhythm from deep, shooting only 20% from beyond the arc, while the Eagles capitalized on their three-point shooting at 33.3%.

Game-Changing Fourth Quarter

The fourth quarter saw Paul Quinn erupt for 21 points, overcoming a 42-37 deficit at the end of the third quarter. With clutch free throws and a strong defensive presence, the Tigers outlasted the Eagles in a thrilling finish.

Key Performances

  • Paul Quinn:
    • Cierra Taylor: Taylor was instrumental, scoring 14 points on 5-9 shooting while playing a full 40 minutes.
    • Canai McPherson: Contributing another 13 points, McPherson added five steals, showcasing her defensive tenacity.
    • Adrianna Belton: Belton's 13 points and four steals gave the Tigers the spark they needed in critical moments.
  • Texas A&M Texarkana:
    • Quren Santiago: Leading all scorers, Santiago tallied 13 points, including three crucial three-pointers.
    • Allison Owens: With 8 points and 8 rebounds, Owens provided significant contributions off the bench.
    • Ashley Daniel: Perfect from the field (3-3), Daniel added 6 points and showcased efficient play in just 17 minutes.

Statistical Highlights

  • Shooting:
    • Paul Quinn shot 42.6% from the field but struggled from long range (20%).
    • Texas A&M Texarkana edged Paul Quinn overall at 44.0% and shot a respectable 33.3% from three-point range.
  • Rebounding:
    • The Eagles dominated the glass, outrebounding the Tigers 31-19, including an 11-2 advantage in second-chance points.
  • Turnovers:
    • Both teams committed numerous turnovers, with Paul Quinn forcing 23 from the Eagles while committing 14 of their own.
  • Bench Impact:
    • Texas A&M Texarkana's bench shone with 32 points compared to zero from Paul Quinn, underscoring the Tigers' reliance on their starters.

Points of Emphasis

Paul Quinn relied heavily on their starters, who accounted for all 58 points. Their defensive prowess, led by 13 steals, and the ability to draw fouls in the final quarter secured the victory. Despite dominating the boards and showcasing depth, Texas A&M Texarkana fell short due to critical turnovers and missed opportunities in the paint.

Looking Forward

Paul Quinn demonstrated resilience in pulling off a narrow win and will aim to build on this victory in their upcoming games. Texas A&M Texarkana showed flashes of brilliance and bench strength, leaving them with hope for a turnaround as the season progresses.

The Tigers' fourth-quarter heroics and defensive efforts highlight why they remain contenders in their conference, while the Eagles' performance proves they are more formidable than their record suggests.