Story Headlines
- The Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi men's basketball team defeated the University of the Incarnate Word, 79-70, on Saturday afternoon.
- The Islanders improved to 12-17 overall and 8-10 in Southland play. The Cardinals fall to 9-20 overall and 6-12 in league action.
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Tony Lewis picked up his third double-double of the season and the fourth of his career with a 19-point, 12 rebound performance on Homecoming night. The rebounds tied a career-high for the senior who also added a blocked shot while going 11-of-13 from the charity stripe.
- Saturday's game was played on the Corpus Christi Athletic Club Court at the American Bank Center.
- Fans can find a photo album of all the Homecoming activities
HERE.
Key Islander Statistics
- The Islanders shot 49 percent from the field (24-of-49) and connected on 25-of-30 (83.3 percent) from the free throw line.
- Texas A&M-Corpus Christi led, 32-31, at the halftime, shooting 52.2 percent (12-of-23) in the first 20 minutes.
- On the glass, the Islanders held a 37-22 advantage, grabbing 11 offensive rebounds.
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Myles Smith scored 11 points, giving him 19 games in double figures this season. He added two assists, two rebounds and a steal.
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Nolan Bertain had 10 points, hitting a pair of three pointers. He had two rebounds, two assists and a steal.
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Jordan Hairston knocked down all four of his free throw attempts to finish with nine points, three rebounds and one steal.
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Perry Francois had nine points with three rebounds, two assists and one steal in 18 minutes. He connected on all four of his field goal attempts.
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Elijah Schmidt grabbed eight rebounds and added seven points.
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Irshaad Hunte finished with five rebounds, three points, two assists and a blocked shot.
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Jalen White scored two point, hitting on his only field goal attempt of the game.
- The Islanders outscored the Cardinals, 32-26, in the paint, held a 10-2 advantage in second chance points and outscored the UIW bench, 33-23.
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Up Next
- The Islanders will face Sam Houston State on Wednesday, March 4, at 7 p.m. at the American Bank Center. Tickets can be purchased
HERE.
