Paul Quinn Falls Short in Regular Season Finale Against Texas A&M-San Antonio

Game Recap

The game started competitively, with Paul Quinn putting up 16 points in the first quarter, while Texas A&M-San Antonio managed to edge ahead with 21. Paul Quinn responded in the second quarter, outscoring their opponents 21-15 to take a narrow halftime lead of 37-36.

Coming out of halftime, both teams battled closely in the third quarter. Paul Quinn posted 23 points, but Texas A&M-San Antonio kept pace with 22, setting the stage for an intense final period. However, Paul Quinn's offensive struggles surfaced in the fourth quarter, as they managed only 6 points while Texas A&M-San Antonio pulled away with an 18-point effort to seal the win.

Key Performers

Paul Quinn College:

• Zaire Brown: Led the team with 16 points, 9 rebounds, and 2 blocks while going a perfect 6-for-6 from the free-throw line.
• Adrianna Belton: Posted a double-double with 12 points and a game-high 17 rebounds.
• Canai McPherson: Scored 14 points but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 1-of-7 three-point attempts.
• Kayla Webster: 11 points and 2 assists.

Texas A&M-San Antonio:

• Natalia Trevino: Dominated offensively with 27 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 assists while making 4-of-8 three-pointers.
• Talaiyah Andrews: 13 points and 9 rebounds.
• Victoria Adeniran: Provided a spark off the bench with 11 points and 7 rebounds.
• Evelyn Lorenzo & Emily Carranco: Combined with 13 points and 6 assists, hitting crucial three-pointers.

Team Statistics

• Shooting Woes: Paul Quinn shot 32.9% from the field, including 11.8% from three-point range (2-of-17). Texas A&M-San Antonio fared better at 37.1% overall and 36.7% from deep (11-of-30).
• Dominance on the Glass: Paul Quinn outrebounded Texas A&M-San Antonio 59-38, including a 19-7 edge in offensive rebounds.
• Turnover Battle: Paul Quinn struggled with ball security, committing 23 turnovers compared to Texas A&M-San Antonio's 12.
• Clutch Free Throws: Paul Quinn shot 78.3% from the free-throw line, compared to Texas A&M-San Antonio's 61.9%.

Turning Point

Paul Quinn's scoring drought in the fourth quarter proved to be the deciding factor. After competing well through three periods, their 10.5% shooting (2-for-19) in the final quarter allowed Texas A&M-San Antonio to take control and close the game.

Looking Ahead

With the regular season now concluded, Paul Quinn will look to regroup and prepare for postseason play. Despite the loss, strong performances from key players indicate potential for success in upcoming tournament matchups.

Texas A&M-San Antonio, finishing with a 14-10 conference record, heads into the postseason with momentum after securing this home victory.

Final Score:

Paul Quinn: 66 Texas A&M-San Antonio: 76