TYLER, Texas - The Belhaven University men's basketball team was unable to shake off a slow start which led to a 104-85 loss at the University of Texas at Tyler on Saturday afternoon in ASC play.

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INSIDE THE MATCHUP

Final: UT Tyler 104, Belhaven 85

Records: 12-4, (5-4, ASC), 3-11 (2-6, ASC)

Location:  Louise Herrington Patriot Center| Tyler, Texas

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HOW IT HAPPENED

- The Blazers fell behind early in the first four minutes of play, trailing 13-3.

- Belhaven's offense began to quickly connect and flow, but the defense was unable to contain the Patriots' offensive attack.

- Later on in the first half, Belhaven trailed 36-21, and were looking to find a spark to cut the deficit back before halftime.

- Led by back-to-back three pointers from Joshua Roberts, the Green and Gold went on a fast 10-2 run to close the lead down to seven at 38-31.

- However, the Blazers' defense did not have an answer for UT Tyler's potent attack, and trailed 53-41 at halftime.

- Belhaven kept themselves within striking distance early on in the second half, but another 12-5 run from the Patriots pushed the lead back out to a dozen at 65-53.

- After Isiah Brown and John Works converted on long range treys, the Blazers got back within 10 at 81-71 with under eight minutes left.

- A 14-3 run from the Patriots preserved the victory late in the contest.

- Belhaven was able to find ways to score by attacking the basket and hitting shots from behind the arc, but the defense was unable to consistently make enough stops to threaten UT Tyler.

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KEY STATISTICS

- Five Blazers finished in double figures scoring with Brent Webber leading the way with a team-high 16 points on 5-10 shooting from the field.

- Joshua Roberts put together a solid performance with 13 points, seven rebounds, and eight assists, both of which were team-highs on the day.

-Traevian Leatherwood scored 14 points, and Isiah Brown collected 12 points respectively.

- John Works rounded out the double figures scoring group with 10 points of his own.

- Belhaven shot 40 percent from the floor and also knocked down 11 three point shots.

- UT Tyler shot 55 percent and converted on 12 three point field goals. The Patriots also out-rebounded Belhaven by a heavy margin of 48-31.

- The Blazers scored 18 points off of turnovers and posted 33 total bench points.

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UP NEXT

Belhaven completes their two week road trip and will return at home on Thursday evening at 7:30 p.m. against LeTourneau.

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