Will Bartoszek

ABILENE, Texas – Hardin-Simmons’ men’s basketball team rallied from a 19-point second-half deficit to force overtime and beat crosstown opponent McMurry, 116-104, on Thursday night at the Mabee Complex. The Cowboys jumped out to a 15-4 lead in the first five minutes of the game before turning cold the rest of the first half. It let McMurry come back and eventually take a 46-33 lead at halftime. McMurry came out and pushed the lead to a game-high 19 points with 17:54 to play in the game.

ABILENE, Texas – Hardin-Simmons’ men’s basketball team continued its hot play by beating No. 13 University of St. Thomas, 66-63, on Thursday night at the Mabee Complex. HSU opened the game with a 13-0 run that was fueled by three 3-pointers from Will Bartoszek. The Cowboys never trailed in the contest. St. Thomas worked right back into the game and cut their deficit to 22-21. HSU responded with a quick 6-0 run right before halftime and led 30-25 at halftime.