HBU Huskies dismantle Ecclesia Royals 101-47

Photo by Darla S. Tamulitis
La Vita Loca Photography
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By Robert H Kelly
Copyright 2015 TexSport Publications

HOUSTON, TEXAS (December 29, 2015) The HBU Huskies took a 13-point lead into the locker room at halftime and poured it on in the second half as they downed the Ecclesia Royals by the score of 101-47 in front of 501 fans at Sharp Gym in Houston, Texas on Tuesday, December 29, 2015. The win was their third 100-plus point game this season and raised their record to 5-7. The Royals, who play in the National Christian College Athletic Association, fell to 8-5.

The Huskies had five players score in double figures with 13 players contributing to the scoring. Starting guard Josh Ibarra got his third double-double of the season; scoring 10 points and pulling down 15 rebounds. The 15 rebounds were a season high for Ibarra. Fellow starting guard Anthony Odunsi led the HBU scoring with 17 points, while starting forward Colter Lasher tallied 15 points. Reveal Chukwujekwu added 13 points in the winning effort with Trey Patterson contributing 12 points. HBU shoot 58% in the game after shooting 48% in the first half. The 61 second half points were aided by their 69% shooting.

The Ramblers were led by Jarvis Green, scoring 11 points off the bench. David Gaut pulled down seven rebounds for Ecclesia in their loss. They shot 23% from the field and a mere 17% from the free throw line.

Photo by Darla S. Tamulitis
La Vita Loca Photography
Copyright 2015 All Rights Reserved

HBU will kick off their Southland Conference schedule in their next game, on January 2, 2016 against Northwestern State in Natchitoches, Louisiana. Head coach Ron Cottrell talked about HBU’s upcoming conference schedule after the win against Ecclesia.

"Everything we have done to this point in our non-conference schedule has been to prep up for the Southland Conference race. This is a tough conference and one that is filled with terrific athletes and coaches. I have a lot of respect for every program in our league. On Saturday, we go to Northwestern State, our first trip there as a conference opponent. They will be a different task for us, but we are excited to get going. I think our guys are as prepared as we need to be."

Game time against Northwestern State is set for 3 p.m. CST.