Written By Rev. Justin C. Jackson

Stafford, TX — When it's Senior Night in The Stable and your rival pulls up to the address, there are only two options:

Get sentimental.
Or get surgical.

The Stallions chose surgical.

Inside Stafford MSN Gym, North American University delivered a high-powered, senior-led performance to defeat arch rival Texas College 97–76 in front of a packed and energized home crowd.

This wasn't just offense.

This was execution with emotion under control.

First Half – Controlled Firepower

North American opened the night with pace and pressure, taking a 43–35 lead into halftime. The Stallions shared the basketball, attacked the paint, and forced tempo.

Texas College shot a respectable 42.9%, but North American made sure every basket came with resistance.

This wasn't backyard ball.

This was system basketball.

Second Half – Break the Game Open

Then came the separation.

The Stallions dropped 54 second-half points and put the rivalry out of reach. The ball movement was crisp. The decision-making was mature. The defense converted into transition opportunities.

When you finish with:

• 97 points

• 30 assists

• 48 rebounds

• Just 8 turnovers

You're not surviving a rivalry game.

You're dominating it.

North American shot 45.7% from the field and knocked down 14 three-pointers, stretching the defense and attacking inside.

Senior Leadership on Full Display

Senior Night demands presence. The Stallion seniors delivered.

Tevin Gowens (#0) orchestrated the show with 14 points, 10 assists, and 5 steals. That's command. That's floor leadership.

Jamarric Hammond (#24) was a force — 18 points, 12 rebounds, 6 assists. Double-double. Paint control. Veteran poise.

Jayden Jackson (#23) added 18 points and 5 assists, knocking down four three-pointers with confidence.

Joseph Cormier (#13) dominated the glass with 13 rebounds and added 10 points.

Aaderius Blanks (#12) chipped in 9 points and 4 boards, while Bersil Cox (#8) contributed 7 points and three steals.

And off the bench, Ethan Rodela (#4) gave the crowd a spark with 7 points in efficient minutes.

This was depth.
This was chemistry.
This was a senior class setting the tone.

Honoring the Senior Class

Tonight we recognize and thank these Stallions for their commitment, leadership, and legacy:

• #0 Tevin Gowens – Plans to continue his basketball career, earn his master's degree, and build financial success.

• #4 Ethan Rodela – Plans to coach basketball for his son's team.

• #8 Bersil Cox – Plans to attend graduate school and pursue a master's degree.

• #12 Aaderius Blanks – Plans to continue his journey and play overseas.

• #13 Joseph Cormier – Plans to continue playing basketball and become a successful businessman.

• #23 Jayden Jackson – Plans to play overseas or pursue a career in cybersecurity.

• #24 Jamarric Hammond – Plans to pursue a professional basketball career overseas.

To this senior class — thank you.

Thank you for raising the win standard.
Thank you for helping produce one of the most successful stretches in program history.
Thank you for defending The Stable with pride.

Your fingerprints are on this program forever.

Up Next: Bid Day

Now the attention turns to United States Collegiate Athletic Association Bid Day.

The Stallions will host an official Watch Party as the postseason bracket is revealed. The résumé is strong. The momentum is real. Now it's about destination.

Senior Night was the celebration.

Bid Day is the next mission.

And if 97 points on rivalry night is any indication — this group is ready for whatever bracket they land in.