Panthers go two for two in Austin

In a hard-fought matchup on November 9, 2024, Philander Smith (Ark.) defeated Huston-Tillotson with a final score of 67-58. The game was evenly matched in the first half with both teams tied at 33 points each, but Philander Smith pulled away in the second half to secure the win.

The leading scorers for Philander Smith were Raymond Reece with 20 points and Jordan Thomas with 10 points. Huston-Tillotson was led by Khuath Gatkuoth with 20 points and Charles Hallmon with 7 points.

Both teams showed strong defensive efforts with Philander Smith's Dakhari Lewis recording 7 blocks and 8 rebounds. However, both teams struggled with shooting efficiency, with Philander Smith shooting 35.4% from the field and Huston-Tillotson shooting 30.6%.

Overall, Philander Smith's solid performance on both ends of the court and efficient free throw shooting proved to be the difference in this matchup. They will look to build on this win as they continue their season, while Huston-Tillotson will regroup and aim to bounce back in their next game.