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Gallery: Men’s basketball defeats Redhawks in annual Christmas Slam

December 8, 2019 by Adelin Blackmon

The Wildcat men’s basketball team defeated the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks 73-64 in Moody Coliseum on Thursday. They now stand 3-5 as they prepare to face Dallas Christian College at home on Saturday evening.

Sophomore forward Joe Pleasant fights through to reach through two Redhawks. (Photo by Adelin Blackmon)
Sophomore guard Damien Daniels shoots a free throw. (Photo by Adelin Blackmon)
Senior guard Payten Ricks carries the ball down the court. (Photo by Adelin Blackmon)

Sophomore guard Damien Daniels looks for a passing opportunity. (Photo by Adelin Blackmon)
Senior guard Payten Ricks prepares to shoot a layup. (Photo by Adelin Blackmon)
Sophomore forward Clay Gayman shoots a three-pointer. (Photo by Adelin Blackmon)

Sophomore forward Clay Gayman looks past his defender. (Photo by Adelin Blackmon)
A student participates in the money grabbing contest. (Photo by Adelin Blackmon)
Senior forward Hayden Howell leaps up to make a layup. (Photo by Adelin Blackmon)

Sophomore forward Joe Pleasant reaches for the goal. (Photo by Adelin Blackmon)
Junior Center Kolton Kohl reaches over a Redhawk to make a layup. (Photo by Adelin Blackmon)
Sophomore forward Joe Pleasant prepares to shoot a free throw. (Photo by Adelin Blackmon)

Sophomore forward Joe Pleasant carries the ball toward the goal. (Photo by Adelin Blackmon)
Senior guard Payten Ricks shoots a free throw. (Photo by Adelin Blackmon)

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