SHERMAN, Texas -- It was another defensive masterclass for the LeTourneau men's basketball team as the YellowJackets defeated Austin College 72-53 inside Hughey Gym on Saturday evening.

After holding Dallas to just 55 points a night ago, this weekend marked the lowest two point totals LeTourneau (10-5, 5-1 SCAC) has allowed in a game since 2016.

LeTourneau was led on the offensive end by Teigan Edwards, who recorded a game-high 23 points, including four 3-pointers, along with seven rebounds and four steals.

Logan Brinkoeter was everywhere on the floor for the YellowJackets, registering 15 points, 10 boards, a career-high five steals, and a pair of blocks.

LeTourneau came out firing on all cylinders, opening up the game on an 11-0 run, going 5-for-5 from the floor and forcing four turnovers in the 4:16 stretch.

Austin College (3-12, 0-6 SCAC) chipped away after netting four straight at the charity stripe, but the lead was quickly extended back to double-figures when Branson Lynn hit his first of two triples.

The YellowJackets maintained firm control for the remainder of the first half, holding a 38-24 lead at the break.

The two would trade blows to open up the second half as Edwards rattled in a layup, followed by Ryan Dupre knocking down a triple for the Roos.

Austin College would start to heat up over the next 5:37, though, running off a 17-5 stretch, and cutting the lead to 49-46.

However, this comeback just ignited a fire under the YellowJackets.

Max Frels got a layup to fall following a timeout, which was followed by a jumper from Edwards. Jackson Mayes poured in five straight, and just like that, the lead was back to 12, and would not fall below double-digits again.

Kidus Getenet led Austin College in scoring with 12 points along with seven rebounds.

UP NEXT

LeTourneau looks to make it four straight wins when they host Texas Lutheran next Friday, Jan. 23, at 5:30 p.m.

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