It was the final contest of the 2023-2024 season for the Sul Ross State men's basketball program at the Pete P. Gallego Center as a member of NCAA Division III.

The end result wasn't what the Lobos had hoped for as they fell 74-65 to the East Texas Baptist Tigers in front of a crowd of 235 fans.

>> HOW IT HAPPENED:

Five seniors started the game for the Lobos as Jordan Rhyne won the opening tip.

Larry Morrison then laid down a dunk to tie up the score at two-all.

The Tigers took a 4-2 lead before Bryson Laird nailed a three-pointer to put Sul Ross State back out in front, 6-4.

East Texas Baptist separated itself by going on a 10-0 run that began with two straight 3-pointers.

The Lobos cut the deficit down to six after two free throws from Tyler Jackson.

East Texas Baptist made eight 3-pointers in the first half which allowed it to take a 19-point lead at the 3:14 mark.

Myles Amason stepped up and knocked down a three to close out a 5-0 run that put the Lobos behind by 13 at the half.

The Lobos started off on a 4-0 run in the second half as Jackson made two free throws and Zyrin Brantley had a jumper in the paint.

Sul Ross State kept chipping away as it ended up trailing by five at the 13:15 mark after Morrison hit a shot in the paint.

The Lobos went on a 5-0 run where Gabe Sanchez got a three-point play after being fouled on a made layup.

Jackson also put down a dunk during the run that put the Lobos behind by two with 10:18 on the clock.

East Texas Baptist responded by going on an 8-0 run to extend its lead to 10.

The Lobos answered with an 8-0 run of their own to trail by two with 3:06 to go. Cailean Ables highlighted the run by scoring six points.

Putting together a 6-0 run, the Tigers went up by eight before Sanchez hit a three-pointer to cut the deficit to five with 1:08 to go.

East Texas Baptist made four free throws down the stretch to pull away with the win.

>> RECORDS: Sul Ross State (12-12); East Texas Baptist (13-10)

>> POSTGAME INTERVIEW:

"I'm very proud of our fight. I appreciate the seniors for everything they did for me. At the start of the year it was difficult for me, but they really helped me. I appreciate them and I love them to death. Confidence helped me a lot. Just, honestly, the guards getting down hill and feeding me the ball helped a lot in giving me confidence." — Myles Amason

>> GAME NOTES:

• The Lobos secured their first winning record at home since the 2021-2022 season by going 8-7 this season.
• Amason finished with 12 points, eight rebounds and three blocks.
• Jackson added 12 points and five rebounds.
• Brantley finished with 11 points and four assists.
• Morrison had nine points, two assists and four rebounds.
• Ables tallied eight points and two rebounds.
• Sanchez scored six points and grabbed three rebounds.
• The Lobos got 47 points from their bench.
• Sul Ross State grabbed 32 rebounds and shot 16 for 19 from the free throw line.

>> UP NEXT: The Lobos travel to Brownwood, Texas for the season finale against Howard Payne University at 3 p.m. CST on Saturday, Feb. 17.