Hicks’ 21 Lift Paul Quinn Past Huston-Tillotson in Double-OT Thriller

Paul Quinn (6-7, 1-3) used a decisive 15-5 edge in the second overtime to pull away after the teams were deadlocked through regulation and the first extra session. The Tigers shot 55.0% in the second half and converted 83.3% of their free throws after intermission to fuel the comeback.

Hicks delivered his points off the bench, knocking down 6 of 13 shots and 4 of 9 from 3-point range while adding five assists in 35 minutes. Isaiah McCallum recorded a double-double with 16 points and 13 rebounds, and Mekhi Johnson controlled the glass with 18 rebounds to go with 12 points. John Harrison chipped in 13 points, while TJ Mitchell dished out 10 assists.

Huston-Tillotson (4-7, 0-4) was paced by Caleb Campbell, who finished with 16 points and seven assists. James Harrison added 10 points and seven assists, and Ja'Patrick Blackmon scored 14 off the bench. The Rams shot 63.6% from beyond the arc in the second half but struggled at the free-throw line, finishing 14 of 26 (53.8%) for the game.

Paul Quinn trailed 64-61 late in regulation before forcing overtime, then held Huston-Tillotson to nine total points across the two extra periods. The Tigers dominated the boards 60-46 and converted key free throws down the stretch to secure the win.

Official Basketball Box Score

Huston-Tillotson at Paul Quinn
Dec. 13, 2025 — Dallas, Texas

Huston-Tillotson (4-7, 0-4)
Totals: 25-78 FG, 9-29 3PT, 14-26 FT, 46 rebounds, 21 assists, 73 points.
Campbell 16, Blackmon 14, Harrison 10.

Paul Quinn (6-7, 1-3)
Totals: 27-69 FG, 8-24 3PT, 21-32 FT, 60 rebounds, 17 assists, 83 points.
Hicks 21, McCallum 16, Johnson 12, Harrison 13.

Score by Periods
Huston-Tillotson 32 32 4 5 — 73
Paul Quinn 29 35 4 15 — 83