Tiger Men's hoops secured a 76-68 win over Centenary to cap off their Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) weekend.
 
The Tigers (16-3, 9-1 SCAC) extended their winning streak to double digits tonight. Jacob Harvey (Huffman, Texas / Hargrave) led all scorers with 22 points on 8-15 shooting and hit on six shots from behind the arc. Ty Williams (Pearland, Texas / Pearland) had a season-best 18 points on 6-12 shooting and also added six boards. As a team, the Tigers shot 40 percent from the first and shot nearly 50 percent from beyond the arc (9-19). The Tigers move their all-time record against Centenary to 16-12 and sit in first place in the gold bracket heading into the final month of regular season play. 
 
The Rundown
 
The Tigers opened the game with a layup from Ty Williams, quickly establishing their offensive presence. Centenary answered back with a jumper, keeping the early minutes competitive. However, Trinity found its rhythm midway through the first half, launching a key 9-4 run that helped them push ahead. Jacob Harvey's three-pointer ignited the surge, followed by crucial defensive stops that fueled transition points. Despite Centenary's resilience, Trinity closed the half trailing by just one point, 31-30.
 
The second half saw Trinity quickly regain control as Harvey drained another three to kick-start the scoring. That shot set the tone for the Tigers, who built momentum with a 14-4 run that gave them a comfortable lead. Centenary made multiple attempts to claw back, including a stretch where they put together a 8-2 burst, but Trinity's balanced scoring attack and rebounding advantage helped weather the storm. With Ty Williams dominating inside and Harvey lighting it up from deep, the Tigers maintained their edge throughout the period.
 
As the game entered the final stretch, Centenary made one last push, cutting the lead to single digits with five minutes to play. However, Trinity's composure under pressure proved to be the difference-maker. Defensive stops and consistent scoring in the paint kept the visiting team at bay. A jumper in the paint from Williams helped put the game out of reach as Trinity continued to dictate the tempo. With the final buzzer, Trinity secured a hard-fought 76-68 victory. 
 
Up Next
 
The Tigers will hit the road to take on Texas Lutheran and Southwestern on February 7th and 8th.