The Texas A&M University-Commerce men's basketball team extended an eight-point halftime margin to an 88-54 rout of Texas A&M-International on Friday afternoon in San Antonio.
A&M-Commerce (3-0) forced the DustDevils into 28 turnovers that translated into 39 points for the Lions in the win. The 28 turnovers are the most by a Lions' opponent since a 29-miscue game by Central Oklahoma on January 29, 2007.
Five Lions' scored in double digits and eight of nine players scored in the victory. Leading the way was junior Desmond King (pictured), who had a game-high 19 points. He was joined in double figures by senior Tyris Dowell, who added 13 and three reserves - junior Brad Hambrick with 14, sophomore Preston Whitley with 12 and junior Stefon Carson with 10.
Texas A&M-International (0-4) was led by Will Faiivae, who had a team-high 11 points. The loss is the third by the DustDevils to a Lone Star Conference member.
The Lions' Brian Singleton hit a jumper with the clock winding down to end the first half to put A&M-Commerce up by a 44-36 margin. The shot sparked a 14-2 run to start the second half for the Lions, who took a decisive 58-38 lead with 14:37 left in the game. The lead remained over 20 points for the remainder of the contest.
A&M-Commerce will put its undefeated mark on the line in the final game of the River City Classic on Saturday at 7:30 pm when they take on host St. Mary's.
