Westerners Edge Lopes, McCall Scores 500th Career Point
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
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42 | 31 | 73 |
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46 | 31 | 77 |
Team Stats
Lamar Community College
| Game Statistics | Lamar Community College | Western Texas College |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (26-50) | (28-59) |
| Field Goal % | 52.0% | 47.5% |
| Rebounds | 30 | 36 |
| Assists | 14 | 15 |
| Turnovers | 16 | 20 |
Snyder, TX — Westerners(3-5)grabbed their first home win of the season in dramatic fashion, holding off the Lamar CC Lopes 77–73 at the WTC Classic. Justin McCall delivered the dagger, drilling the go-ahead three with 1:09 left — a shot that not only sealed the win, but also marked his 500th career point.
How We Got There:
The Westerners came out firing, opening the afternoon with an 8–0 run as the offense found rhythm early. Lamar CC fought back, tightening the game late in the first half, but WTC held on to a narrow 35–34 edge in the closing minutes before taking a 46–42 halftime lead.
Second Half:
Both teams traded punches throughout the final 20 minutes in an actual back-and-forth battle. With the game up for grabs in the final moments, McCall rose to the occasion — knocking down the biggest shot of the night to put WTC ahead for good. The defense held strong in the final possessions, securing a hard-fought four-point victory.
Notes:
- Westerners earn two consecutive wins over the Lopes.
- First home win of the season.
- Justin McCall: 24 points — his 12th career 20-point game.
- McCall reaches 500 career points.
Up Next:
WTC returns to action Nov. 22 at 7 PM as they face the University of the Southwest.