ODESSA, Texas - The Lubbock Christian University men's basketball team wrapped up the Walk On's Thanksgiving Classic with a convincing 93-52 victory over Northern New Mexico on Saturday afternoon.
 
The Chaps dominated from the start en route to the blowout as five players scored in double-figures. For the third consecutive game, Aaron Gonzales led the team as he dropped 19 points and grabbed five boards. Forward Tiras Morton recorded his second double-double of the season, scoring 16 points and collecting 10 rebounds.
 
How it Happened
LCU was on fire from behind the arc, connecting on 17 of their 39 attempts. Gonzales and Ethan Duncan both made five shots from downtown.
 
After scoring just eight points through the first four minutes, the Chaps got the offense rolling. LCU strung together a 31-15 run over the next 10 minutes of action to take a commanding lead.
 
Najeeb Muhammad capped off a 14-9 run as the half came to a close with a mid-range jumper as LCU went into the locker room with a 54-28 lead.
 
It was more of the same in the second half as LCU continued to apply pressure on the defensive end, while capitalizing off Eagle turnovers scoring 26 points off NNM miscues. Chap forward Ty Caswell put together another strong outing in the win, scoring 16 points and corralling five boards.
 
Game Notes
Sophomore Kendall Dow came off the bench to score 13 points, connecting on three shots from behind the arc.
 
The Chaps also took advantage at the charity stripe, converting 12-of-13 at the line.
Morton was three assists shy of a triple double.
 
Ethan Duncan (15) also scored in double figures for the Chaps while Kurt Wegscheider added seven.
 
Malek Maluai lead Northern New Mexico with 13 points on 6-of-13 shooting. Nigel Quaynor added 13 for the Eagles.
 
Up Next
The Chaps open Lone Star Conference play on Thursday (Nov. 30) on the road against Oklahoma Christian. Tip is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.

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