Crusaders Fall On the Road

LONGVIEW, Texas -- Coming off a slim victory over conference foe Austin College Friday, Dallas ran into a heated Yellowjackets squad on the road. Through multiple lead changes Dallas would ultimately fall in non-conference play, 99-92.

The Crusaders are now 5-3 on the season, and 1-0 in the SCAC. 

The Crusaders battled back tying the game, 31-31 with under 6 to play and taking the lead 48-45 at the half. Dallas' offense was stiffled in the second half, being outscored by 10 points to end the game. Despite shooting 62.5% beyond the arc in the first half the Crusaders would not be able to pick up the victory. Johny Olmsted tallied a career-high of 36 points, adding 3 boards and assists.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Thomas Fleming went 3-of-3 from the line and had 23 total points 
• Chandler Holmes put up 11 points off the bench

NOTES

• Crusaders shot 81.8% (9-for-11) from the line on the road

Up Next

The Crusaders will play Beuna Vista in Irving. They play on Thursday, December 19 at 5:30PM.