UT Tyler Basketball (12.3.2017)

UT Tyler sophomore Emeka Obukwelu established a new single-game program record by scoring 43 points after going 20-for-22 from the field to lead the Patriots to a 110-99 non-conference win over Rhodes on Sunday at the Herrington Patriot Center. Along with Obukwelu’s scoring record, the Patriots set a team record with 39 assists led by 10 from Josh Tatum and the single-game record of 21 steals. The 110 points were the third most in program history and the team extended the program’s best start to a season with its sixth straight win.