Ranger College wins in a close match against Southwestern Christian College with a final score of 80-74

Ranger College came out on top in a close match against Southwestern Christian College on January 27, 2024, with a final score of 80-74. The game was closely contested throughout, with both teams leaving it all on the court.

Southwestern Christian College started the game strong, leading by one point at the end of the first half with a score of 30-29. However, Ranger College fought back in the second half, outscoring the Rams by one point to tie the game at 65-65 at the end of regulation time.

The game went into overtime, and Ranger College took control, outscoring Southwestern Christian College 15-9 to secure the victory. Both teams showed resilience and determination, but Ranger College ultimately took the "W".

For Southwestern Christian College, Jamari Lawrence was the leading scorer with 28 points, while Xavier Brown contributed 17 points. Dylon Richardson and Jamarion Brown also had strong performances, scoring 6 points each. Despite their efforts, it was not enough to overcome the Rangers.

On the other side, Ranger College had a balanced scoring attack, with Asjon Anderson and Andrew Holifield leading the team with 20 points each. Sharrod Taylor and Demarco Bethea also made significant contributions, scoring 15 points each. The team's strong offensive performance helped them secure the victory.

In terms of shooting percentages, Southwestern Christian College had a field goal percentage of 44.9%, compared to Ranger College's 37.7%. Southwestern Christian College also had a higher three-point shooting percentage at 37.5%, while Ranger College only managed a 16.7% three-point shooting percentage. However, Ranger College made up for it with a higher free throw percentage of 88.9%, compared to Southwestern Christian College's 60%.

Rebounding was a key factor in the game, with Ranger College outrebounding Southwestern Christian College 50-42. Andrew Holifield and Elisha Warren were particularly dominant on the boards for Ranger College, grabbing 12 and 10 rebounds, respectively.

Both teams had similar assist and turnover numbers, with Southwestern Christian College recording 13 assists and 17 turnovers, while Ranger College had 11 assists and 17 turnovers. 

Overall, it was a hard-fought and closely contested game between Southwestern Christian College and Ranger College. Ranger College's strong shooting and rebounding ultimately secured them the victory.

Ranger's next game will be at McLennan Community College this Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. The next home game is next Wednesday, February 7, against Hill College at 7:00 p.m.