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Rich Smith, junior guard from Bronx, New York, makes a layup. (Photo by Makayla Clayton)

Gallery: Men’s basketball wins against McMurry with triple-digit upset

November 12, 2024 by Makayla Clayton and Daniel Curd

 

The men’s basketball team won its second game of the season against the McMurry University War Hawks, finishing with a triple-digit score of 101-55. The team will face Texas State on Saturday at 2:30 p.m..

Rich Smith, junior guard from Bronx, New York, makes a layup. (Photo by Makayla Clayton)
Leonardo Bettiol, junior forward from Roncade, Italy, makes layup. (Photo by Makayla Clayton)
Hunter Jack Madden, senior guard from Sydney, Australia, and Ma’Shy Hill, sophomore from Austin, attempt to gain possesion of the ball. (Photo by Makayla Clayton)

Rich Smith, junior guard from Bronx, New York, makes a penalty shot. (Photo by Makayla Clayton)
Nasir DeGruy, junior guard from New Orleans, Louisiana dribbles the ball down the court. (Photo by Makayla Clayton)
Yaniel Rivera, sophomore guard from Bayamon, Puerto Rico, dribbles the ball while looking for an opening. (Photo by Makayla Clayton)

Yaniel Rivera, sophomore guard from Bayamon, Puerto Rico, blocks McMurry’s Matt Pena. (Photo by Makayla Clayton)
Yaniel Rivera, sophomore guard from Bayamon, Puerto Rico, defends the ball from his opponent. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
The team gathers together to discuss a strategy for a penalty shot. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Bradyn Hubbard, junior forward from Tulsa, Oklahoma, prepares to make a 3-point shot. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Quion Williams, junior guard from Jonesboro, Arkansas, makes a layup. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Hunter Jack Madden, senior guard from Sydney, Australia, makes a layup. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Christian Alston, freshman guard from Memphis, Tennessee, looks to pass the ball. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Quion Williams, junior guard from Jonesboro, Arkansas, looks for a pass while defending against McMurry. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Filed Under: Multimedia, Photo Galleries Tagged With: ACU men's basketball, MBB, McMurry, McMurry Basketball, McMurry MBB, McMurry Men's Basketball, McMurry University, Men's Basketball

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About Makayla Clayton

About Daniel Curd

Daniel is a photographer from Denver, Colorado. He is an Advertising/Public Relations major hoping to go into media creation. When not taking photos, he can be found in the library studying with friends, listening to music, or watching one of his favorite movies. For any additional photos captured by him, visit: DanielCurd.com

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