TYLER, Texas - Hardin-Simmons' men's basketball team could not overcome giving up 24 offensive rebounds in a 80-66 loss to UT Tyler on Thursday night in American Southwest Conference action at the Herrington Patriot Center in Tyler.

HSU and UTT went back and forth in the first half and the Patriots led 37-34 at the break. HSU went over seven minutes without a field goal from the end of the first half into the second half and UTT was able to take a double-digit lead.

Terrence Willis had his best game as a Cowboy with 21 points and nine rebounds and Steven Luckey added 13 points.

Michael Johnson led a balanced attack for the Patriots with 22 points. Hakeem Kareem added 14 points and 11 rebounds.

HSU falls to 3-4 on the year and 2-1 in ASC play. The Patriots improved to 3-4 overall and 3-0 in league play. HSU is off until it hosts McMurry on Dec. 15.

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