BROWNWOOD, Texas - The UT Dallas men's basketball lost to Howard Payne 93-88 at the Brownwood Coliseum Saturday afternoon.

After a back-and-forth first half, the Comets (13-8) took a 46-42 advantage into the break. They went on to lead the Yellow Jacets (9-11) 80-67 with just under minutes to play. 

HPU went on to outscore UTD 26-8 over the final minutes of the game. Tied at 88-88 with under a minute to play, the Yellow Jockets got a bucket from Nathan Scott, a pair of free throws from Hudson Johnson and another free throw from Armonie Ramey. The Comets missed three shots and two free throws in the final minute.

For the game, UTD shot 54.3 percent (38-of-70) overall, 7-for-26 from outside and 5-of-10 at the line with 37 rebounds, 22 assists, 19 turnovers, three blocks and seven steals. The 38 field goals made were the most for the Comets this season, but they had the fewest free throws made and attempts of the season. They were also called for a season-high 27 fouls.

HPU shot 43.8 percent (32-of-73), 9-of-23 from three-point range and 20-of-34 at the charity stripe with 40 boards, 14 assists, 12 turnovers, no blocks and 12 steals.

UT Dallas Notes
- For the seventh time this season, senior guard Nick Donnelly made five three-pointers, en route to 15 points. 
- Junior center Austin Page was 7-for-8 shooting with 14 points, seven rebounds, five assists and a blocked shot.
- Forward Jordan Balderaz went 6-for-8 overall for 12 points to go with seven rebounds and three assists.
- Sophomore Zach Spitzer recorded three steals and 10 points, scoring in double-digits for the second consecutive game.
- Freshman guard Peyton Dulin had nine points and six rebounds off the bench.
- Freshman forward Bryce Potts also scored nine points with four rebounds.
- Matthew Soto posted five points, four assists, a block and a steal.
- Senior forward Rob Wade was 3-of-3 for six points.
- Senior Ryan Nurenberg dished out a career-best four assists.

Howard Payne Notes
- Johnson finished with 28 points on 10-of-16 shooting.
- Mason McGowen scored 22 points and had three steals.
- Ramey posted a double-double of 14 points and 15 rebounds to go with four assists and three steals.
- Trey Jackson added 11 points, six rebounds, four assists and a pair of steals.
- Riley Fornerette had eight points, six rebounds, three assists and two steals.

Up Next
UTD will take on Mary Hardin-Baylor in Belton, Texas on Thursday at 7:30 p.m.