Saturday, December 30, 2017

LUBBOCK, TEXAS — After seven lead changes, the Eastern New Mexico University men's basketball team (5-8) seized the lead for good on a Zach Parker trey with just over 10 minutes to play. From that point on, The Greyhound pulled away for an 82-73 victory over Lubbock Christian (4-9) at the Rip Griffin Center.

Inside the Series

• The win improved ENMU to 28-32 all-time against Lubbock Christian
• The victory was Eastern's second straight road win in the series and ninth overall

 
The Key Run

• Midway through the second half, LCU pushed their lead to 47-43 lead on a Brennen Fowler free throw
• Eastern exploded on a 17-6 run over the ensuing 5:46 of play to take the lead for good
• Parker scored 13 of ENMU's 17 points over that surge

 
In the Numbers

• ENMU held a convincing 44.4-21.7 percentage in three-point percentage for the game
• Parker and Jamani Pierce each scored 20 points for the Hounds and combined for 13 treys
• Devin Pullum chipped in 12 points
• Lamarquis Thompson added seven points, 10 boards, three assists, and two steals
• Shawn Shelton also dished out three assists
• Fowler led four Chaps in double figures with 19 points

Up Next

• The Eastern New Mexico University men's basketball team will return to Greyhound Arena, next Tuesday
• The Hounds will host Western New Mexico University at 7:30 p.m., in a contest sponsored by Ashley Furniture and Ace Hardware
• The contest will also serve as Staff Appreciation Night