Southwest displayed an impressive performance on December 14 at the Jack & Mabel Student Life Center, defeating Texas College 82-69. This highly anticipated matchup delivered an exciting contest, but Southwest's balanced attack and defensive resilience proved too much for their opponents.

From the opening whistle, Southwest took control, outscoring Texas College 39-27 in the first half. Rahkiem Petterson led the charge with 16 points, five rebounds, and two three-pointers, showcasing his offensive versatility. James Evans emerged as the standout performer, scoring 18 points on 7-of-8 shooting, including a perfect 3-of-3 from beyond the arc.

Southwest's team effort shined with contributions from key players such as Jacob Koontz, who added 12 points and four rebounds, and Jayvin Brown, who chipped in eight points and five boards. Their dominance on the glass and their ability to capitalize on second-chance opportunities set the tone.

Texas College fought valiantly, led by Ty'Quan Neal's 17 points and eight rebounds. Shayston Cornish added 15 points, while Tyrone Woods Jr. contributed 10, including two three-pointers. Despite their offensive bursts, turnovers (21 for Texas College compared to none for Southwest) undermined their efforts and allowed Southwest to maintain control.

In the second half, Southwest's depth proved decisive. Contributions from players like Kevin Boone, who tallied 10 points and six rebounds off the bench, exemplified their all-around strength. Southwest also excelled at the free-throw line, hitting 68% of their attempts compared to Texas College's 82%, and maintained their composure down the stretch to secure the win.

The victory highlighted Southwest's cohesion and efficiency, reflected in their 45.3% field-goal shooting and 18 assists as a team. With this dominant performance, Southwest continues to establish themselves as a force to be reckoned with this season. Fans eagerly anticipate their next outing, as this team seems poised for further success.