Late basket sends Texas A&M-CC past Houston Christian 77-76

COMMERCE, Texas (AP) — Demarcus Demonia scored 17 points and C.J. Roberts made a layup with one second left to rally Texas A&M-Commerce to a 77-76 victory over Houston Christian on Saturday.

Demonia was 5-of-15 shooting, including 3 for 11 from distance, and went 4 for 4 from the foul line for the Lions (10-13, 6-3 Southland Conference). Kalen Williams scored 15 points and handed out six assists. JJ Romer Rosario pitched in with 10 points and nine rebounds.

Brycen Long finished with 24 points to lead the Huskies (7-15, 4-5). Bonke Maring added 16 points and eight rebounds. Maks Klanjscek totaled 14 points and eight rebounds. Klanjscek made two free throws with four seconds left to give the Huskies a one-point lead.

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Both teams play on Thursday. Texas A&M-Commerce visits Nicholls, while Houston Christian hosts Northwestern State.

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