SAC Men Fall Short Against St. Philip’s at Home

SAC Forward Karmirin Williams elevates for a layup against the Tigers Wednesday. Photo by Jacob R. Lopez.

San Antonio College’s men’s basketball team fell to 1-4 Wednesday, losing to the St. Philip’s Tigers 82-79 at SAC’s Candler Physical Education Center. 

The Armadillos have struggled to keep their footing in games this season, often starting strong with great footwork and passing action before letting victory slip away. 

SAC Forward Kamirin Williams soars against St. Philip's College for the And-1 layup Wednesday. Photo by Charles Hopper.

Despite getting pushed, elbowed and knocked over, SAC Guard Kamirin Williams managed to get back up and used the Tigers’ aggression as motivation. 

“I like hustling,” Williams told the Sundial. “I play hard, so that’s just what comes with it.”  

SAC Point Guard James Ngare drives past a Tiger defender Wednesday. Photos by Jacob R. Lopez.

SAC Point Guard Demetrice Mims suffered a head injury after he was thrown to the ground in the first half. Coach Jimmy Alcala took Mims out to rest before subbing him back in. 

SAC slowed down in the second half, falling behind. With both teams racking up fouls and the Armadillos gaining free throws, SAC had a hard time keeping the team as one unit.

SAC Forward Jovan Jimenez reaches for a rebound at Candler Physical Education Center Wednesday. Photo by Jacob R. Lopez.

Each player tried their best to show Alcala what they were made of, but each player failed to succeed with those attempts.

Mims said his team needs to start games stronger and play more consistent. 

SAC Guard Reggie Steadman lays the ball in against St. Philip's College Wednesday. Photo by Jacob R. Lopez.

“How we end games is how we should be playing the full game,” Mims said. 

The Armadillos have two games remaining in the regular fall season. The men return to action against the Trinity University Tigers Wednesday at 8 p.m. at SAC’s Candler Physical Education Center.

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Natalia Edwards

Natalia Edwards is a sophomore at San Antonio College, studying Radio and Television Broadcasting. She aspires to be a video editor for a news station.
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Natalia Edwards

Natalia Edwards is a sophomore at San Antonio College, studying Radio and Television Broadcasting. She aspires to be a video editor for a news station.