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Mara’s Double-Double Leads Houston Christian Past CBS, 108-73
By Piper Rampage
Photo: Nick Juhasz / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)
HOUSTON, Texas — Houston Christian stayed perfect with a 108-73 victory over the College of Biblical Studies Ambassadors on Friday at Sharp Gymnasium, using a dominant performance in the paint and on the glass to pull away.
Houston Christian improved to 4-0. The Huskies led 52-33 at halftime after scoring 52 points in the first half and adding 56 after the break. CBS scored 33 points in the first half and 40 in the second.
Mambourou Mara led Houston Christian with 18 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 7-of-9 from the field. Bubz Alvarez added 14 points, and D’Aundre Samuels also scored 14.
Odis Carter Jr. led CBS with 26 points on 11-of-17 shooting. Marquice Scott added 12 points for the Ambassadors, an NCCAA Division II school.
Houston Christian controlled the interior and the boards throughout the game. The Huskies won the paint 56-42, outrebounded CBS 50-31 and finished with a 34-10 advantage in assists.
The Huskies’ size and ball movement kept CBS from mounting a sustained comeback. Houston Christian’s 19-point halftime lead grew as the Huskies continued to score efficiently in the second half.
Mara’s double-double anchored the win, while Alvarez and Samuels provided additional scoring. Carter’s 26 points kept CBS competitive at times, but the Ambassadors could not match Houston Christian’s depth or rebounding.
Houston Christian remained unbeaten with the 35-point victory at Sharp Gymnasium.
Piper Rampage
Men’s College Basketball, The Library Media
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