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Men's Basketball Nicolle Holcomb

Angelo State Hands Eastern Men's Basketball, 93-62, Loss

Box Score SAN ANGELO, Texas – The Eastern New Mexico men's basketball team was handed an 93-62 loss by Angelo State University on Saturday afternoon.

The first half started as a back-and-forth affair as the Greyhounds and Rams fought for the advantage. With just under 10 minutes remaining in the frame, ENMU held a slight 17-16 lead.

The Rams then went on a 15-2 run (8:47-4:42) to gain the 31-19 advantage. Angelo State maintained that lead throughout the rest of the frame to head into halftime up, 45-24.

ASU continued to control the offensive tempo of the contest through the second half. The Rams eventually came away with the 93-62 victory.
 

NOTABLE STATS

  • Kentrell Pullian led the ENMU offense with 11 points. Marvin Mapaga and Niko Bossinakis each added eight points.
  • Cornell Greenwood paced the defense with eight rebounds and three steals.
  • For the Rams, Tyrell Carroll had a game-high 16 points. Dante Moses and Kelyn Pennie both had 15 points. On the glass, Salisu Yahaya pulled down eight rebounds.


BEYOND THE BOX SCORE

  • The Hounds shift to 6-11 overall and 2-6 in Lone Star Conference play.
  • Angelo State improves to 14-5 overall and 4-3 in the conference.
  • The Rams lead the overall series between the two programs, 45-35. ASU has won the last three contests.
  • Eastern is back in action on Thursday, February 3 for a 7:30 p.m. matchup against DBU in Greyhound Arena.

Players Mentioned

Niko Bossinakis

#22 Niko Bossinakis

G
6' 4"
Freshman
Cornell Greenwood

#5 Cornell Greenwood

G
6' 2"
Junior
Marvin Mapaga

#14 Marvin Mapaga

F
6' 7"
Senior
Kentrell Pullian

#1 Kentrell Pullian

G
6' 0"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Niko Bossinakis

#22 Niko Bossinakis

6' 4"
Freshman
G
Cornell Greenwood

#5 Cornell Greenwood

6' 2"
Junior
G
Marvin Mapaga

#14 Marvin Mapaga

6' 7"
Senior
F
Kentrell Pullian

#1 Kentrell Pullian

6' 0"
Freshman
G