Men's Basketball keeps pace in SCAC, consistent in 70-56 road victory over Centenary (LA)

SHREVEPORT, La. - The University of Dallas men's basketball team (11-6, 6-2 SCAC) shot 48.1 percent in both halves to achieve a 70-56 win over Centenary College of Louisiana on Saturday evening at the Gold Dome. 

Dallas led 35-30 at halftime, after making 4-of-9 from 3-point range in the period. 

The Crusaders netted 26-of-54 (48.1 percent) from the field on the game, and claimed a game-high 17-point advantage with 1:27 remaining en route to a 14-point victory.  

Senior guard Drew Assinesi (Pasadena, Calif.) and sophomore forward Mark Promberger (Phoenix, Ariz.) tied for a game-high 14 points, while each added five rebounds. 

Senior forwad Tanner Bruffey (Lubbock, Texas) managed a double-double (11 points, 13 rebounds). 

Sophomore guard Kym Malone (Richardson, Texas) contributed 10 points, eight assists, five rebounds and three steals for head coach Jarred Samples' squad. 

The Crusaders produced a 30-18 points-in-the-paint margin, and outrebounded the Gents 36-31. 

Next opponent: 

Dallas hosts conference foe Trinity University (12-5, 6-1 SCAC) at 8 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 25, at the Maher Athletic Center. The No. 1 seed in the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference is on the line. 

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