SAN ANTONIO — Points were at a premium on Saturday afternoon inside Bill Greehey Arena, as the St. Mary's University Men's Basketball team outlasted Angelo State, 47-43.
Both teams shot under 40 percent in the physical game, but the Rattlers (17-7, 10-6) held the lead throughout and won their second straight contest.
Prior to the start of the game, St. Mary's honored its senior class in
Olaverr Camacho (Barberena, Santa Rosa, Guatemala),
Damani Claxton (Bronx, N.Y.),
Sebastian Mendoza (Riverside, Calif.),
Eddie McPhee (Denver, Colo.), and
Wayne Wiggins (Mansfield, Texas).
Claxton led the game with 13 points and three assists, while Camacho recorded his fifth double-double of the year, scoring 10 and tying for game-high honors with 11 rebounds. He also blocked two shots.
Junior
Lawyer Jones (Waco, Texas) continued his strong play, adding 10 points and five rebounds off the bench. He scored in double figures in two of the three games this week, after scoring a career-high 17 at St. Edward's on Monday.
McPhee led the game with four steals, matching the number of thefts by the Rams (15-12, 6-10). Jesaiah McWright was the only ASU player to score in double digits with 11, and Jhordan Ryan grabbed 11 rebounds and three blocks.
St. Mary's scored more than half its points in the paint, with 26, and won the battle of the boards by one, 35-to-34.
The Rattlers travel to Sul Ross State for a Thursday evening matchup and then make the trek to Western New Mexico for a Saturday matinee.
