ABILENE, Texas – Hardin-Simmons' men's basketball team moved to 2-0 on the season with an 81-73 victory over Chapman on Saturday night at the Mabee Complex.
The Cowboys led for more than 37 minutes and shot 53.4% from the field while placing four players in double figures.
Silas Davis and
Asher Fleming each scored 15 points, while
Myles Amason added a 14-point, 12-rebound double-double.
Andrew Messenger also finished with 14 points and five rebounds.
Hardin-Simmons built an early eight-point lead and carried a 38-33 advantage into halftime. After Chapman tied the game at 47-47 with 15:14 remaining, the Cowboys responded with a decisive 22-7 run to regain control.
During the surge, Amason, Messenger and Davis sparked the offense as HSU pushed its lead to 15 points. The Panthers trimmed the deficit to five late, but the Cowboys converted down the stretch to secure the win.
The Cowboys outrebounded Chapman 38-31 and held advantages in second-chance points (10-4) and fast-break points (14-10). Davis added seven assists and two steals, while Amason recorded three blocks.
Joe Jack led Chapman with a game-high 26 points and eight rebounds.
Hardin-Simmons returns to action next Saturday when it hosts St. Thomas at the Mabee Complex with tip-off set for 3 p.m.
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