UTPB Men's Basketball shook off a sluggish first half to out-score Sul Ross 60-38 in the second half of a 112-88 win Tuesday night at the UTPB Gym.

James McPherson led UTPB with 21 points, hitting 5-10 from beyond the 3-point line.

UTPB hit over 50 percent from the field in both halves Tuesday night, shooting 52.1 percent for the game. 

Johnnie Lacy added 20 points on 5-10 shooting, leading the Falcons with six assists and six rebounds. Daeshon Francis had 19 points on 8-11 from the field with a team-best nine rebounds.

Vinnie Abbondola added 12 points with a 3-6 night beyond the arc.