Pilots Pull Away in Second Half to Defeat Texas College, 113-87

TYLER, Texas -- LSU Shreveport Athletics improved to 20-4 overall and 17-1 in Red River Athletic Conference play with a 113-87 road victory over Texas College Athletics on Tuesday night. The Steers fall to 3-20 overall and 2-16 in conference action.

After a tightly contested opening half that featured five ties and nine lead changes, the Pilots carried a 46-41 advantage into the break. Texas College briefly held an eight-point lead midway through the first half, but LSUS closed the period on a 10-0 run over the final 1:09, highlighted by a three-pointer from Devonte Austin and strong inside play from Thaddeus Johnson.

Johnson led the charge with a game-high 42 points and seven rebounds, scoring consistently at the rim as LSUS dominated the paint. The Pilots finished with 76 points in the paint and shot 60.8 percent (45-of-74) from the field.

James Johnson added 20 points and eight rebounds, while Hayden Brittingham contributed 12 points, eight boards, and four assists. Alexzaye Johnson filled the stat sheet with 10 points, nine rebounds, six assists, and two steals. Austin rounded out the double-figure scorers with 10 points, four rebounds, and three assists.

LSUS began to create separation midway through the second half. Holding a narrow 62-59 lead with 14:55 to play, the Pilots used an extended run fueled by second-chance opportunities and defensive stops to push the margin to double digits. Brittingham controlled the glass during the stretch, and Johnson continued to convert around the basket as the lead ballooned to as many as 26 points late.

The Pilots outrebounded the Steers 42-26 and turned 13 Texas College turnovers into 20 points. LSUS also received a significant lift from its bench, which outscored Texas College's reserves 43-10.

Texas College was led by Wayne Green with 25 points and three rebounds. Gelil Ward added 17 points and four rebounds, while Shaysten Cornish recorded 14 points, eight rebounds, and three assists. Jason Roseberry, Jr. chipped in 14 points and five rebounds in the loss.

LSUS will return home on Thursday, Feb. 12, welcoming North American to The Dock for Homecoming 2026. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m.

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