CANYON, Texas – The #15 Buffaloes of West Texas A&M raced past the Justice University Lions on Friday night during the opening day of the WT Thanksgiving Classic at the First United Bank Center in Canyon.
 
West Tex. A&M started strongly, using a combination of efficient shooting and pressure defense to gain an early edge. Brock Mishak's three-pointer at 12:40 tied the score at 13, sparking a series of turnovers for Justice U. that allowed the Buffs to build momentum. Zach Brown's fastbreak three-pointer with 1:16 left helped extend their lead as they converted 10 of 15 three-point attempts. The Buffs finished the half with a 60–30 advantage, capitalizing on 17 turnovers by Justice U.
 
The Buffs initiated a dominant second half with a swift steal by Jailyn Sledge, leading to a fastbreak layup by James Parlow Jr. at 19:31. This set the tone for a powerful offensive display, including three-point shots from Camden Cowgill and TJ Brown, extending their lead significantly. Justice U. struggled to keep pace, despite a few successful shots from Demetrius Valdez and Vanti Erving.
 
The home team maintained their momentum throughout the half, with critical contributions from Kemper Jones, who added two three-pointers, and Dyson Riley, who consistently scored in the paint. The Buffs' defensive efforts, including three steals and a block, further solidified their control. The half concluded with the Buffs outscoring Justice U. 52-46, leading to a final score of 112-76 in favor of the Buffs.
 
James Parlow Jr. led the Buffs with 15 points, converting all six of his field goal attempts and adding three steals. Nicholas Jett contributed 14 points, shooting 5-for-7 from the field, and recorded two steals. Camden Cowgill scored 14 points, highlighted by four 3-pointers. Kemper Jones added 11 points, including three 3-pointers, and collected three rebounds.
 
The Lady Buffs conclude the weekend tomorrow afternoon as they battle the Skyhawks of Fort Lewis in a regional showdown starting at 5:30 p.m. in Canyon.