TSU MBB falls to #16 Arizona 85-63

TUCSON, Ariz.- Texas Southern competed hard but the Tigers fell behind early in a 85-63 loss at #16 Arizona on Wednesday night.

Arizona was able to build a 13-point lead in the opening five minutes of play. The Tigers would subsequently go into intermission trailing by 19 points.

The second half of play was a much tighter game with Arizona only outscoring TSU 40-37 but unfortunately the Tigers were not able to get enough stops defensively to mount a comeback.  

Texas Southern was once again led in scoring by Zach Lofton who contributed 19 points while fellow teammate Jalan McCloud added 14.

Derrick Griffin posted another impressive double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds.

Texas Southern will have a few days off before returning to the hardwood to face Southern Illinois on the road on Saturday, Dec. 3^rd.