LAREDO, Texas – Texas A&M International men's basketball (0-9, 0-6 LSC) fell 89-60 to No. 13 St. Edward's (7-1, 5-1 LSC) on Saturday.

Senior Matija Novkovic led the Dustdevils with a season-high 18 points to go along with one rebound and an assist. Junior Simba Zihumo posted nine points with five rebounds and a steal. Sophomore Tyrese Davis contributed seven points with five rebounds and a block.

The Hilltoppers came out of the gate hot as they opened the game on a 13-5 run. TAMIU steadied themselves and fought back to cut the lead to 13-9. However, that is the closest they would get. With seven and half minutes left in the half, SEU began a 13-1 run to take a 34-15 lead. They would eventually take a 46-23 advantage into the intermission.

The second half was more competitive as the Hilltoppers only outscored the Dustdevils 43-37 in the period. It was back and forth for most of the half. TAMIU was able to fight back and trim the lead to 74-54 with just under five and half minutes later. Unfortunately, SEU would close out the game on a 15-6 run to take the 89-60 victory.

The Dustdevils will return home on Monday, Jan. 18 to start a two-game makeup series against Oklahoma Christian.