The week began for the Saints on Monday, Feb. 18 as the team hosted Palo Alto College. In a game played without Coach Frank Hernandez, who was at home sick with the flu, the Saints lost, 89-66.

Sophomore forward Derek Ezell attributed the loss to a number of things.

“We had some good plays in the first half, but the second half they came out and played us hard. Without coach and a couple key players, they had our number even with our bench players playing well, but it was nice to see guys that usually don’t get action get into the game and play,” said Ezell.

The team seemed to play with intensity even though they were missing key pieces.

On Wednesday, Feb. 20 the team played St. Philips College at the UWAC gymnasium in a game that stayed relatively close through the first half. At half-time, St. Philips led 26-14.

It was the tale of two halves in this game as well. A strong defensive battle by St. Philips led the charge, and the Saints offense struggled to regain its form, however, they eventually lost.

“It was a good effort by the team, but, at the end of the game, if you don’t make enough points you don’t win the game,” said senior forward Jesus Gonzalez.

The week ended on Saturday, Feb. 23 with an 85-52 loss as Coastal Bend came into town and defeated the Saints.

The final game of the season will be Wednesday, Feb. 27 as the Saints travel to Palo Alto College to play Northwest Vista College.