HOUSTON, TX—The University of St. Thomas Celts continued their dominant season with an 85-59 victory over Austin College. The team improved to 19-1 overall and remained undefeated in conference play.

The Celts came out strong, jumping to a 13-4 lead early in the first half. The Roos responded, narrowing the gap to 18-15 in what became a competitive battle. St. Thomas answered with back-to-back baskets and a clutch three-pointer from Marion Williams to push the lead to 25-18. Austin College fought back again, making it 25-20, but the Celts maintained their momentum. Angel Johnson sank a three-pointer, followed by a layup from Williams, extending the lead to 37-29. St. Thomas closed the half strong, heading into the break with a 42-31 advantage.

The second half saw an exchange of baskets, with the Roos keeping the pressure on and closing the gap to 51-40. However, the Celts refused to back down, applying defensive pressure and steadily extending their lead. Behind a balanced offensive attack and relentless defense, they pulled away for a convincing 85-59 win.

Marion Williams led the charge for the Celts, coming off the bench to deliver a game-high 22 points while shooting 6-for-13 from the field and a perfect 8-for-8 from the free-throw line. Angel Johnson was a force on both ends, scoring 19 points on 5-for-9 shooting, including 3 three-pointers, while also leading the team in rebounds. Andrew Adebo and Charles Gitonga each contributed 8 points, with Adebo also grabbing 5 rebounds and recording two steals.

Up Next

With another commanding win under their belt, the Celts now turn their focus to their next matchup on the road. St. Thomas will travel to Arkansas on Feb. 14 to play the University of the Ozarks. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. Follow @ustmbasketball on IG and visit ustcelts.com for updates.