UAFS men's basketball team has recorded a huge win behind another Brian Halums' historic performance as  the Lions defeated Angelo State Rams by the score of 83-82. Brian Halums scored 45 points on 17-30 shooting from the field and 5-9 from downtown while also adding seven rebounds to power the Lions over Angelo State. In the final minute of the game Halums recorded a block, a steal, and two big-time three pointers to close out an outstanding game all-around.

UAFS head coach Jim Boone could not help but compliment his team's fighting spirit, "We're not always pretty, but we sure have been gritty. Tonight was a pure testament to this team's heart and grit." Boone continued by acknowledging a tough opponent in tonight's matchup, "Angelo State is an outstanding basketball team, very talented, and well coached. There were several times that they tried to deliver a knockout punch and we just kept picking ourselves up off the matt and got right back at it."

"I loved our effort and relentless attitude, and of course I would be remiss not to mention the lift that Brian and Matthew provided us in the second half," concluded Boone.

The Lions are now 11-13 overall on the season and 7-11 in conference play. 

Offensively, the Lions scored 83 points on 54.5 percent shooting from the field, 52.4 percent from the three point line and 85.7 percent from the charity stripe. UAFS was led in scoring by Halums (45), Matthew Wilson (21) and Evan Anderson (8). The Lions' bench contributed only seven points today while as a team UAFS scored 28 points in the paint. The Lions distributed 14 assists, led by Wilson (4). 

On the defensive side of things, the Lions allowed their opponent 82 points on 48.3 percent shooting from the field, 57.1 percent from downtown and perfect shooting from the free throw line. The Lions grabbed 19 rebounds (5-14), and were led by Halums (7) and Charles Botchway (4) while Wilson added two rebounds. UAFS forced 17 turnovers and scored 28 points off those while also recording nine steals, led by Wilson (4). 

UAFS men's basketball team is now preparing for their final conference road trip as they get to travel to Wichita Falls, Texas to face Midwestern State and Lawton, Okla. to take on Cameron next weekend. The live stats and live video broadcast will be available for both of these games.