HAWKINS, Texas – The No. 5 LSUA men’s basketball team captured a 63-60 road win over Jarvis Christian University Saturday, completing a sweep for the Generals in Red River Athletic Conference play.

The LSUA men stand alone in first place in the conference but got a stiff challenge after halftime from Jarvis Christian. Through the first 15 minutes of play, the Generals (16-1, 13-1 RRAC) opened a 27-15 lead over the Bulldogs (5-11, 5-8 RRAC). LSUA went into halftime leading 35-27.

The Generals extended their lead to 54-40 with 8:59 left in regulation, but the Bulldogs brought the game back within three, 54-51, four minutes later.

Kashie Natt led LSUA with 16 points, while Jordan Decuir recorded 13.

LSUA’s basketball teams next play when they travel to Texas College on Saturday for an RRAC doubleheader starting with a women’s contest at 1 o’clock.

LSUA WOMEN 78, JARVIS CHRISTIAN 69: The Generals overcame a strong performance from a bad team and won their first road game of 2025, 78-69, over Jarvis Christian University.

“Jarvis did a great job pushing the ball,” LSUA coach Billy Perkins said. “But I am very proud of our effort and getting the win.”

The Generals (13-5, 10-4 RRAC) stormed out to a 12-3 lead in the first five minutes. The Bulldogs (2-11, 2-10) cut LSUA’s lead to two, 17-15 by the end of the first quarter. At halftime, the Bulldogs led 35-33.

LSUA outscored JCU 24-18 in the third quarter for a 57-53 lead through three periods.