CANYON, Texas – The #15 Buffaloes of West Texas A&M raced past the Justice University Lions on Friday night during the opening day of the WT Thanksgiving Classic at the First United Bank Center in Canyon.
West Tex. A&M started strongly, using a combination of efficient shooting and pressure defense to gain an early edge. Brock Mishak’s three-pointer at 12:40 tied the score at 13, sparking a series of turnovers for Justice U. that allowed the Buffs to build momentum. Zach Brown’s fastbreak three-pointer with 1:16 left helped extend their lead as they converted 10 of 15 three-point attempts. The Buffs finished the half with a 60–30 advantage, capitalizing on 17 turnovers by Justice U.
The Buffs initiated a dominant second half with a swift steal by Jailyn Sledge, leading to a fastbreak layup by James Parlow Jr. at 19:31. This set the tone for a powerful offensive display, including three-point shots from Camden Cowgill and TJ Brown, extending their lead significantly. Justice U. struggled to keep pace, despite a few successful shots from Demetrius Valdez and Vanti Erving…