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Recap - Incarnate Word Defeats Houston Baptist 84-82
Incarnate Word grabbed a 84-82 win over Houston Baptist on Wednesday, behind a 23-point effort from Keaston Willis at Sharp Gymnasium.
Des Balentine had 16 points for Incarnate Word and Drew Lutz chipped in with 14 points. Des Balentine had 4 assists for them, while Vincent Miszkiewicz was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
Houston Baptist got a 19-point performance from Ian DuBose, who was supported by 19 points from Jason Thompson. Ty Dalton had 7 assists in a losing cause for Houston Baptist, while Ty Dalton grabbed 8 rebounds.
Incarnate Word was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Houston Baptist had a 36-25 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Incarnate Word looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Abilene Christian. Houston Baptist will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi.