The Paris News

TISHOMINGO, Okla. — The Paris Junior College Dragons got back on the winning track Monday night by defeating Murray State College, 59-49, moving to 7-1 on the season.

It was the final game before the Dragons begin Region XIV action on Saturday at home against Bossier Parish at 4 p.m.

TAMU-C 73,

St. Edwards 60 (M)

AUSTIN — Senior Ronnie Morgan had the first double-double of his career, scoring 16 points and grabbing 10 rebounds, to lead Texas A&M University-Commerce to a 73-60 win over host St. Edward’s in the season opener on Sunday afternoon in Austin at the 2009 St. Edward’s Shootout.

A&M-Commerce (1-0) won its season opener for the first time since the 2006-07 campaign. Joining Morgan in double figures was junior newcomer Brian Singleton, who had 10 points and a game-high seven assists in his A&M-Commerce debut. The Lions shot 48.1 percent from the field and forced SEU to turn the ball over 19 times in the win.

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