Texas High School Basketball - Corpus Christi United nudges Austwell-Tivoli
December 8, 2023: Tivoli, TX 77990
In Friday's non-league outing, the Corpus Christi United Watchmen (Corpus Christi, TX) basketball squad nipped the host Austwell-Tivoli Redfish (Tivoli, TX), by a margin of 73-67.
The Watchmen (3-5) will now prepare for their outing against Nordheim (Nordheim, TX). The Pirates go into the non-league outing with a 2-3 record. In their last outing, Nordheim was nipped by Flatonia (Flatonia, TX), 88-34, in a non-league match.
With the defeat, Austwell-Tivoli moves to 0-4 on the year. The Redfish host Non Varsity Opponent (, ) to meet the in a non-league match on Friday, December 15. The enter the match with a record of 36-89.
Fourth Quarter
Strong Performances Lead Watchmen United Varsity Past Austwell-Tivoli Varsity
Peter Paulson scored 20 points and Ben Lopez had a big game as Watchmen United Varsity defeated Austwell-Tivoli Varsity, 73-67, on Friday. Lopez scored 14 points and grabbed 12 rebounds.
Watchmen United Varsity trailed 31-19 at one point in the game before mounting their comeback.
Trailing 12-10, Austwell-Tivoli Varsity went on an 11-point run to take the lead. Watchmen United Varsity trailed 37-27 at halftime before coming back for the victory. Watchmen United Varsity controlled the third quarter, outscoring Austwell-Tivoli Varsity 21-10. Watchmen United Varsity played stifling defense, blocking eight shots and grabbing 15 steals. Watchmen United Varsity rebounded the ball well, collecting 39 rebounds. Lopez led the team with 12 rebounds. Watchmen United Varsity passed the ball well with 19 assists on 28 made baskets. Judah Jones led the team with six assists.
