Men’s basketball falls to UIW

Xavier Roberson shoots a sky hook in the game against UIW.

Xavier Roberson shoots a sky hook in the game against UIW.

After three weeks since their last game, the Saints finally hit the court this past Saturday only to lose to NCAA D2 University of the Incarnate Word 100-85. The loss drops the Saints to 5-6 overall, while the Cardinals improve to 12-1. Xavier Roberson ended with 23 points for the Saints, including 8-of-22 from the field, 5-of-14 from 3-point range and 2-of-5 from the free-throw line. Christian Wood-Dvorak finished with 13 points, including 4-of-10 from the field, 1-of-3 from 3-point range and 4-of-4 from the charity stripe. Dylan Elias scored 12 points, and Brock Hunter, 10 points. Marcus Thompson added eight assists and six steals. The Saints shot 40 percent from the field (29/74), 27 percent from 3-point range (11/40) and 73 percent from the free-throw line. They committed 17 turnovers while forcing 21. The Saints will return to the court on Jan. 10, when they travel to Houston to play the University of St. Thomas. Read complete story online.