In a challenging encounter on the basketball court, the Southwestern Christian University Eagles suffered a significant defeat to the Nelson Lions with a final score of 62-86. The game, which took place on February 17, 2025, at 1200 Sycamore St., Waxahachie, TX, saw the Eagles putting up a valiant effort despite the unfavorable outcome.

The match began with Nelson taking an early lead, but the Eagles briefly surged ahead thanks to a pair of three-pointers from George McCurdy. Despite leading by as much as 11 points during the game, the Eagles struggled to maintain their momentum. Notably, Chris Fetuga's fast break dunk was a highlight, yet by the end of the first period, Nelson had regained control, leading 34-27. The situation did not improve after halftime, with Nelson building on their lead, highlighted by Preston Lawrence's and Justin Collins' critical shots. At halftime, the scoreboard read 52-34 in favor of Nelson.

Throughout the game, Deondre Dunn and Michal Wooldridge were the standout players for the Eagles, scoring 15 points each, with Wooldridge also securing 9 rebounds. Despite these efforts and a commendable defensive showing including 3 steals each by Dunn and George McCurdy, the team could not overturn Nelson's solid execution and coordination, particularly their effective shooting and fast breaks.

The Eagles now stand at a season record of 5 wins and 21 losses, with a conference record of 3-20. As the team looks ahead, they aim to refine their strategies and come back stronger in upcoming games, drawing lessons from this tough matchup.