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Cade Hornecker, redshirt junior forward from Amarillo, reaches for the basketball to block a shot. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)

Gallery: Men’s basketball moves to 3–0 with win over Southwestern Adventist

November 12, 2025 by Callie Brimberry

The men’s basketball team defeated Southwestern Adventist University 104–63 on Tuesday afternoon in a Salute to Service game for Veterans Day. Free tickets were provided to veterans, active duty service members, reserves, dependents, and first responders. The Wildcats improved to 3–0 to start the season for the first time since 2020–21. The team will face Texas State at 7 p.m. next Tuesday in San Marcos.

Ma’Shy Hill, junior forward from Austin, jumps above a defender to make a basket. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
Yaniel Rivera, junior guard from Bayamón, Puerto Rico, drives the ball down the court. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
Isaiah Carrillo, freshman guard from Abilene, looks for a teammate to pass to. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)

Zy Wright, senior guard from Lincolnton, Georgia, jumps above his opponent to block a shot. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
Cade Hornecker, redshirt junior forward from Amarillo, shoots a free throw. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
Zy Wright, senior guard from Lincolnton, Georgia, anticipates his opponent’s next move. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)

Tylan Lewis, freshman guard from Nashville, Tennessee, guards a defender. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
Isaiah Carrillo, freshman guard from Abilene, drives the ball past a defender. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
Bradyn Hubbard, senior forward from Tulsa, Oklahoma, performs a layup during warmups. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)

The men’s basketball team huddles during a timeout. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
Tylan Lewis, freshman guard from Nashville, Tennessee, drives past a defender to make a basket. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
Bradyn Hubbard, senior forward from Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Rich Smith, senior guard from the Bronx, New York, receive feedback from their coach during a timeout. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)

Zy Wright, senior guard from Lincolnton, Georgia, makes a layup. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
Joseph Scott, junior forward from Baltimore, fights to keep possession of the basketball. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
Cade Hornecker, redshirt junior forward from Amarillo, reaches for the basketball to block a shot. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)

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