TYLER, Texas – EJ McQuillan’s 24 points Saturday led the fourth-ranked LSUA men’s basketball team to its 11th consecutive win, a 104-72 Red River Athletic Conference victory at Texas College.
The Generals now have a three-game lead on second-place Xavier in the league standings.
“It was a great team win for us in a hostile environment,” LSUA coach Dimario Jackson said. “Texas College is a tough place to play. That’s our brand of basketball our guys just played.”
Kashie Natt added 16 points and 9 rebounds. McQuillan went 7 of 10 on 3-pointers, hitting all of his field goals behind the arc, according to incomplete statistics provided by Texas College
The Generals (17-1, 14-1 RRAC) went into halftime leading 49-36 over Texas College (5-12, 4-11 RRAC). The win improves LSUA’s all-time record against the Steers to 19-1
It is the third time this season LSUA has eclipsed the century mark in scoring. The previous times came against Southwest (N.M.) in a 103-92 victory on December 5 and in a 109-75 victory over LSU Shreveport on January 4.
LSUA WOMEN 69, TEXAS COLLEGE 64: In Saturday’s first game, the LSUA women posted their third consecutive win.
“I’m very proud of our fight,” LSUA coach Billy Perkins said. “We overcame some adversity for a good win on the road.”
The Generals (14-5, 11-4 RRAC) held a 46-27 lead over Texas College (4-13, 3-11 RRAC) but the Steers pulled within two in the late stages of the contest. A push from the Generals in the final minutes sealed the victory.
No stats were provided by Texas College as of Sunday night.
Both LSUA teams play at Louisiana Christian in Pineville Thursday night.