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Northwestern State Defeats Houston Baptist 93-79 - Recap

Northwestern State grabbed a 93-79 win over Houston Baptist on Saturday, behind a 23-point effort from Brian White at Sharp Gymnasium.

Nikos Chougkaz had 16 points for Northwestern State and Trenton Massner chipped in with 12 points. C.J. Jones had 3 assists for them, while Nikos Chougkaz was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 12 boards.

Houston Baptist got a 22-point performance from Ian DuBose, who was supported by 14 points from Benjamin Uloko. Ian DuBose had 4 assists in a losing cause for Houston Baptist, while Benjamin Uloko grabbed 8 rebounds.

Northwestern State was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

Northwestern State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 37-36.

Northwestern State heads into a battle against Incarnate Word. Houston Baptist, meanwhile, will have their next action against Abilene Christian.