Box Score The Basics
-Score: St. Edward's 65, Dallas Baptist 63
-Records: St. Edward's 14-11, 3-5 HC: Dallas Baptist 7-13, 4-6 HC
-Location: Dallas, Texas (Burg Center)
 
How It Happened
-Dallas Baptist led by as many as 13 points in the first half, but a late rally by St. Edward's cut the halftime deficit to two points.
-In the second half, the Patriots led by seven points with 5:14 remaining. JAMES STUKES came off of the bench to get the Hilltoppers back in the game. Stukes scored eight-straight points for St. Edward's as they ended the game on an 11-2 run.
-Down three with under a minute to play, St. Edward's got a layup by Stukes with 53 seconds left.
-After a missed three by the Patriots, SHIMEEK JOHNSON's runner was no good. However, CHRIS WACKER was there for the offensive board and putback. He also made his free throw for a three-point play.
-Dallas Baptist had a desperation look from three, but it missed its mark.
 
Beyond the Box Score
-After losing to Dallas Baptist in his first five chances, Hilltopper Head Coach Andre Cook now has won three-straight over the Patriots.
 
2012-13 Heartland Conference Men's Basketball Standings

Newman	7-2	17-3
UA Fort Smith	7-2	12-8
St. Mary's	5-4	13-6
Texas-Permian Basin	5-4	9-9
Texas A&M International	5-5	11-9
Dallas Baptist	4-6	7-13
St. Edward's	3-5	14-11
McMurry	0-0	13-6
Oklahoma Christian University	0-0	13-8
Oklahoma Panhandle State	0-9	4-18

 
Straight From the Horse's Mouth
Head Coach Andre Cook on his team's play tonight:
“This was definitely a great win tonight and I am really proud of our guys. I thought they toughed it out. CHRIS WACKER made a great rebound and putback. This win keeps us alive in conference play for a playoff spot.
 
On the play of JAMES STUKES:
“James knew I was not happy with his effort in the first half last Saturday against McMurry. I decided to make a move in the starting lineup. I'm proud of the way he handled it. He handled it like a man. He was huge or us down the stretch for us tonight.”
 
Up Next
St. Edward's will be back in action Saturday when they travel to take on Oklahoma Christian. Tip-off is set for 4 p.m. at the Eagle's Nest in Edmond, Okla. The Eagles defeated the Hilltoppers in Austin earlier this season in double OT, 87-85. Live video will be available on the Eagle Athletic Website.