AUSTIN, Texas – The Eastern New Mexico University men's basketball team dropped a hard-fought 83-69 decision to Dallas Baptist at the St. Edward's Thanksgiving Classic on Saturday. The Greyhounds fall back to the .500 mark at 3-3 before starting league play this week.
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Three ENMU players scored in double figures in part of an extremely balanced offensive approach against DBU.
Shawn Shelton led the Green and Silver with 13 points on 5-of-7 shooting while
Arcaim Lallemand recorded his second-straight 10-point performance and
Jamani Pierce added 10 points and five rebounds.
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Four other Greyhounds notched at least six points as ENMU shot 41% from the field and 76% from the free throw line, going 19-for-25.
Nick Brown had nine points in just 12 minutes of action while
Lamarquis Thompson and
Zach Parker each added seven.
Isaac Maldonado tacked on six points and three rebounds off the bench.
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The Hounds return to the hardwood on Thursday, Nov. 30, in the home opener against UT Permian Basin. Tipoff against the Falcons is tabbed for 7:30 p.m. at Greyhound Arena. For the latest news on ENMU Athletics, follow @ENMU_Hoops and @ENMUAthletics on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or visit GoEasternAthletics.com.
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-Eastern New Mexico University-
Men's Basketball
Will Edwards