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March 3, 2010
Tarleton State Rallies to Defeat A&M-Commerce, 83-76 in Overtime in LSC Tournament Quarterfinals
Tarleton State scored the final six points in regulation and outscored Texas A&M University-Commerce by a 19 to 12 margin in overtime to post an 83-76 win over the Lions in the quarterfinals of the Lone Star Conference Tournament in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.

March 2, 2010
Lions Men's Basketball Earns LSC Recognition
Three members of the Texas A&M University-Commerce men's basketball team earned all-Lone Star Conference North Division honors and another picked up LSC North Division Freshman of the Year recognition.

March 1, 2010
Preston Whitley Named LSC North Division Defensive Player of the Week
Texas A&M University-Commerce freshman Preston Whitley was named the Lone Star Conference North Division Defensive Player of the Week on Monday.

February 27, 2010
A&M-Commerce Posts 76-48 Win In Regular Season Finale
The Texas A&M University-Commerce men’s basketball team held Cameron to a 26.4% shooting from the field in a 76-48 win on Saturday afternoon in Lawton.

February 24, 2010
Lions Win Home Finale, 65-59
Three members of the Texas A&M University-Commerce men’s basketball team – including two seniors: Ronnie Morgan and Cardell Hunter – scored in double figures to lead the host Lions to a 65-59 win over Southwestern Oklahoma on Wednesday night in the John McLendon Senior Night at the Field House.

February 17, 2010
Lions Fall to LSC North Division Leader Central Oklahoma, 101-86
Texas A&M University-Commerce freshman Preston Whitley scored a career-high and game-high 26 points in a 101-86 loss to host Central Oklahoma on Wednesday night in Edmond, Oklahoma.

February 15, 2010
Brian Singleton Named LSC North Division Player of the Week
Texas A&M University-Commerce junior Brian Singleton (Ama, Louisiana) was named the Lone Star Conference North Division Offensive Player of the Week on Monday.

February 13, 2010
Lions Use 16-0 Run to Defeat Southeastern Oklahoma State, 81-71
A 16-0 run midway through the second half led host Texas A&M University-Commerce to an 81-71 win over Southeastern Oklahoma State on Saturday afternoon at The Field House in men's basketball action.

February 10, 2010
Lions Snap Three-Game Losing Skid with 77-60 Win Over East Central
The Texas A&M University-Commerce men’s basketball team snapped a three-game losing streak with a 77-60 win over host East Central on Wednesday night in Ada, Oklahoma.

February 6, 2010
A&M-Commerce Falls to Northeastern State, 72-65
Following the third tie of the game, 43-43 with 10:43 left in the contest, Northeastern State scored the next seven points en route to a 72-65 win over host Texas A&M University-Commerce in men’s basketball action on Saturday afternoon.

February 3, 2010
A&M-Commerce Drops 86-80 Decision to Host Northeastern State
Northeastern State started the second half on a 16-4 run en route to an 86-80 win in men's basketball action over Texas A&M University-Commerce on Wednesday night in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.

January 27, 2010
UCO Knocks Down 16 3 Pointers in 103-91 Win Over Texas A&M University-Commerce
Central Oklahoma knocked down 16 3 pointers, including 11 in the second half to defeat Texas A&M University-Commerce, 103-91 on Wednesday night at the A&M-Commerce Field House.

January 24, 2010
Lions Remain in First in LSC North Division with 72-62 Win Over Southeastern Oklahoma State
For the first time since the 1997-98 season, the Texas A&M University-Commerce men’s basketball team is off to a 4-0 start in Lone Star Conference division play as a result of a 72-62 win over host Southeastern Oklahoma State on Sunday afternoon.

January 20, 2010
Lions Improve to 3-0 in Conference Play With 101-83 Win Over East Central
Four starters on the Texas A&M University-Commerce men’s basketball team scored in double digits in a 101-83 win over East Central on Wednesday night at the Field House.

January 16, 2010
Brad Hambrick Scores 18 in Second Half to Lead A&M-Commerce to 70-58 Win Over Cameron
Sophomore Brad Hambrick scored all 18 of his points in the second half on his 20th birthday to lead host Texas A&M University-Commerce to a 70-58 win over Cameron on Saturday afternoon at the Field House.

January 13, 2010
A&M-Commerce Begins LSC North Division Play with 73-55 Win Over SWOSU
Freshman Preston Whitley scored seven of the first nine points of the game to lead Texas A&M University-Commerce to a 71-55 win over host Southwestern Oklahoma State in the Lone Star Conference North Division opener for both teams.

January 9, 2010
Tarleton State Scores 18 Straight to Defeat Lions, 68-55
Tarleton State scored the final four points of the first half and the first 14 of the second half en route to a 68-55 win over host Texas A&M-Commerce on Saturday afternoon at the Field House.

January 8, 2010
Three Lions Play on Winning Cactus Bowl Team
A&M-Commerce standouts R.J. Brisbon, William Green and Chad Washington all played on the victorious West All-Stars in the 2010 Cactus Bowl.

January 7, 2010
Lions Last-Minute Rally Comes Up Short in 90-86 Loss to No. 9 Midwestern State
A valiant comeback down the stretch with an 11-2 run to end the game would not be enough as host Texas A&M University-Commerce dropped a 90-86 decision to No. 9 Midwestern State on Thursday night at the Field House.

January 4, 2010
Lions' Rally for 62-59 Win Over Ouachita Baptist
A 10-3 spurt late in the game led host Texas A&M University-Commerce to a 62-59 win over Ouachita Baptist on Monday night at the A&M-Commerce Field House.

December 29, 2009
Lions Return to Winning Ways With 96-81 Win Over Henderson State
The Texas A&M University-Commerce men’s basketball team returned to its winning ways on Tuesday night with a 96-81 win over host Henderson State in Arkadelphia, Arkansas.

December 21, 2009
Texas A&M-Commerce Drops 92-71 Decision to West Texas A&M
The Texas A&M University-Commerce men’s basketball team saw its five-game winning streak come to an end on Monday night, dropping a 92-71 decision to host West Texas A&M in Canyon, Texas.

December 20, 2009
Lions Improve to 9-1 for Best Start Since 1998-99
Texas A&M University-Commerce senior Ronnie Morgan scored a career-high 24 points to lead the visiting Lions to a 75-58 win over host Eastern New Mexico in Portales on Saturday night.

December 14, 2009
Ronnie Morgan Named LSC North Division Defensive Player of the Week
Texas A&M University-Commerce senior forward Ronnie Morgan became the first player in school history on Monday to earn Lone Star Conference North Division Defensive Player of the Week honors.

December 14, 2009
Lions Match Best Start Since 2002-03 with 84-77 Win Over Angelo State
Texas A&M University-Commerce hit 50% of its shots from the field and made 24 of 37 free throws in an 84-77 win over Angelo State on Monday night at the A&M-Commerce Field House.

December 12, 2009
Lions Win Second Straight
Four Lions scored in double digits and a 9-2 run to close out the game led host Texas A&M University-Commerce to a 79-67 win over Abilene Christian on Saturday afternoon at the A&M-Commerce Field House.

December 8, 2009
Lions Win Home Opener Over Henderson State
Three members of the Texas A&M University-Commerce men’s basketball team scored in double digits as the host Lions posted a 74-57 win over Henderson State at the A&M-Commerce Field House.

December 5, 2009
Lions Shoot 61.5% from the Field in 66-59 Win Over Ouachita Baptist
Texas A&M University-Commerce made 61.5% of its shots from the field in a 66-59 win over host Ouachita Baptist in Arkadelphia, Arkansas on Saturday night.

December 3, 2009
A&M-Commerce Loses For First Time in 2009-10
Four members of the Texas A&M University-Commerce men’s basketball team scored in double digits in a 72-62 loss to Texas A&M-Kingsville on Thursday night in Kingsville, Texas.

November 30, 2009
Cardell Hunter Named Lone Star Conference North Division Offensive Player of the Week
Texas A&M University-Commerce men's basketball senior guard Cardell Hunter was named the Lone Star Conference North Division Offensive Player of the Week on Monday.

November 28, 2009
A&M-Commerce Posts 105-82 Win Over Langston
All five starters for the Texas A&M University-Commerce men’s basketball team scored in double figures in a 105-82 win over Langston on Saturday afternoon in Saturday.

November 27, 2009
Lions Pick Up 73-59 Win Over St. Mary's
Texas A&M University-Commerce scored 24 of the first 33 points of the second half en route to a 73-59 win over host St. Mary’s on Friday night in San Antonio.

November 16, 2009
Lions WIn Second in a Row to Begin Season
A 23-4 spurt early in the contest led the Texas A&M University-Commerce men’s basketball team to a 67-58 win over Trinity (TX) in Austin, Texas on Monday afternoon.

November 15, 2009
Lions Win Season Opener Over St. Edward's, 73-60
Senior Ronnie Morgan had the first double double of his career, scoring 16 points and grabbing 10 rebounds, to lead Texas A&M University-Commerce to a 73-60 win over host St. Edward’s in the season opener on Sunday afternoon in Austin at the 2009 St. Edward’s Shootout.

November 5, 2009
Lions Fall to Texas A&M, 89-65 in Exhibition Game
In an exhibition game, the Texas A&M-Commerce men’s basketball team dropped an 89-65 decision to host Texas A&M on Thursday night in College Station.

October 27, 2009
Justin Wilkerson Named LSC North Division Preseason Player of the Year; Team Picked to Finish Second in LSC North
One of the newest additions to the Texas A&M University-Commerce men's basketball team - Justin Wilkerson - has already caught the attention of the Lone Star Conference media, coaches and sports information directors.

October 27, 2009
Public Service to be Held for Kevin Widemond; Funeral Details for Tuesday
There will be a public service for former Texas A&M University-Commerce basketball standout Kevin Widemond on Friday, October 30th, noon, at the sanctuary of the First United Methodist Church in Commerce.

October 25, 2009
Former Lions Standout Kevin Widemond Dies in Portugal
Former Texas A&M University-Commerce men's basketball player Kevin Widemond died on Sunday in Portugal.