ABILENE, Texas - The Lobos rode a big second half to put McMurry away for their first win of the season. 

Sully came away with a 23-point victory on the road a day after Thanksgiving. Giving some pause to the effects of turkey and Tryptophan as the Lobos surged in the second half to secure the 73-50 win.

It was back-and-forth in the first half and ended in a 32-32 tie. 

The defense held McMurry to 18 points in the second half. Meanwhile, the offensive side roared for 41 points.

It was a community effort with Tristen Licon and Logan Dixon both contributing 18 points. Licon also poured in a double-double with 13 rebounds, displaying yet another crafty veteran game to seal the win.

The Lobos held McMurry to 29.3% shooting and 56.3% from the free throw line over the course the game.

Sully was able to cash in at the line with a 72.3% clip with Licon going 7-for-7. The biggest difference in the second half was from the field as the Lobos ended shooting just under 43%.

The Sul Ross bench outscored the War Hawks 25-8. Omar Boone deposited 13 points and went 3-5 from beyond the arc. The rebounding margin was tight but the Lobos were able to balloon that into the 23-point win while their defense kept their lead safe. 

The Lobos move to 1-1 while the War Hawks sit at 0-1.

Sully has a quick turnaround as they face Hardin-Simmons on Saturday at 3:00 p.m. before taking on UTEP on Thursday, December 3.