Champion Tigers break 100 points against NAIA Bacone in 103-69 win. The Tigers had 5 players score double digits, and 13 players scored in the game. The Tigers never trailed in the game, controlling the entire 40 minutes from start to finish. Champion also had 27 assists, which is a season high. Defensively, Champion held the Bacone Warriors to just 39% from the field and 17% for 3.

In the first half, the Tigers were able to jump out to a quick lead by committee. Every starter scored in what seemed to be taking turns, with 12 points on the board every starter had their name in the books for scoring. A quick 15-6 run to start the game led to Bacone taking a time out. After the lead was cut to 6 by the Warriors, Champion would push it to 10 following a layup by Braylon and a 3 by Xavier Hall. Champion never let it drop below 10 after that, and a half court heave by Kyle Younge pushed the lead to 13 going into the break. The score at half was 55-42.

The second half was much of the same for Champion. a 14-3 run to start the half, capped off by a 3 by KJ Corder and a steal and layup by AJ Williams, would put the Tigers up 24, leading 69-45.The lead would stay right around there the rest of the way, eventually getting up to 34, which would be the game high and where the game would end. The Tigers would come away defeating an NAIA opponent by 34, winning 103-69.

Some Notable Performances From Tonight's Game:

Braylon Hawkins leading the team with 20 points

AJ Williams with 13 points, 8 assists, 6 rebounds, 4 steals, and 0 turnovers

KJ Corder finished with 13 points and 6 assists

Jason Garcia with another nearly perfect performance, finishing with 11 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, on 5/6 shooting

Kyle Younge with 10 and a half court buzzer-beater

Next up for the Tigers: Home vs Regional Opponent Arlington Baptist University, January 20th.