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Gallery: Men’s basketball outmatches Yellow Jackets in home opener

December 3, 2020 by David Mitchell and Riley Fisher

The men’s basketball team defeated the Howard Payne Yellow Jackets 81-51 in its home opener in Teague Special Events Center Tuesday night. The Wildcats now stand 4-0 as they prepare to face Tarleton State at home on Saturday.

Senior guards Reggie Miller and Paul Hiepler excitedly jump in the air before their first home game of the season. (Photo by David Mitchell)
Junior guard Damien Daniels faces off with senior guard Jaylan Ballou. (Photo by David Mitchell)
Redshirt senior forward Kolton Kohl dunks over several Yellow Jackets. (Photo by David Mitchell)

Senior guard Mahki Morris defends sophomore guard Jacob Smith. (Photo by David Mitchell)
Freshman guard Logan McLaughlin dunks the ball. (Photo by David Mitchell)
Redshirt junior guard Tobias Cameron looks down the court after taking the ball. (Photo by David Mitchell)

Freshman guard Logan McLaughlin competes with sophomore guard Jacob Smith. (Photo by David Mitchell)
Freshman forward Cameron Steele leaps to make a basket. (Photo by David Mitchell)
A Yellow Jacket reaches back to pass the ball to a teammate. (Photo by Riley Fisher)

Senior forward Tyrell Thompson jumps onto a Wildcat’s shoulders as he falls away from the net. (Photo by Riley Fisher)
Redshirt senior center Kolton Kohl leaps to make a layup. (Photo by Riley Fisher)
Freshman forward Jameson Richardson lifts his arms in the air to block a Yellow Jacket from making a pass. (Photo by Riley Fisher)

Redshirt senior center Kolton Kohl reaches over a Yellow Jacket to pass the tipoff. (Photo by Riley Fisher)
Redshirt senior center Kolton Kohl reaches over a Yellow Jacket to take control of the ball. (Photo by Riley Fisher)
Freshman forward Jameson Richardson carries the ball into the net for a layup. (Photo by Riley Fisher)

Sophomore forward Cameron Steele carries the ball into the net for a layup. (Photo by Riley Fisher)
Senior guard Reggie Miller reaches up to block Howard Payne’s senior guard Jaylan Ballou from making a pass. (Photo by Riley Fisher)
Senior guard Coryon Mason pushes past a Yellow Jacket as he carries the ball into the paint. (Photo by Riley Fisher)

Sophomore forward Airion Simmons looks for a shot. (Photo by Riley Fisher)
Sophomore forward Airion Simmons takes the ball toward the net. (Photo by Riley Fisher)
Senior forward Tyrell Thompson carries the ball past his defender. (Photo by Riley Fisher)

Freshman forward Jameson Richardson leaps over a Yellow Jacket toward the ball. (Photo by Riley Fisher)

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About David Mitchell

My name is David Mitchell, and I am a senior psychology major from Dallas, Texas. I have always had a passion for photography and videography, and enjoy sharing my perspectives with others.

About Riley Fisher

-Senior theatre design major
-Chief Photographer and Social Media Director
-Passionate about storytelling and expression

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