Bethune-Cookman 84, Houston Baptist 76

Bethune-Cookman 84, Houston Baptist 76

Published Feb. 8, 2012 11:10 p.m. ET

Adrien Coleman led five players in double figures as Bethune-Cookman beat Houston Baptist 84-76 on Wednesday night.

Anthony Breeze had 16, Javoris Bryant 14, Garrius Holloman 11 and Stanley Elliot added 10 for the Wildcats.

Coleman, who was 7 of 11 from the field, recorded his second consecutive 20-point game and 10th straight game in double figures.

Bethune-Cookman (11-14) led 47-45 before using a 10-2 run to extend its lead to 57-47 with 11:20 left to play. Holloway hit two 3-pointers, Breeze grabbed two boards and a steal, and Bryant made two free throws and recorded a block for the Wildcats during the run.

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Houston Baptist (7-16) narrowed the lead to six, 64-58, with 6:16 left but the Wildcats scored five unanswered points to seal the win.

The Wildcats dished out 18 assists and shot 50 percent (27 of 54) from the field.

Terry Bembry led Houston Baptist with 15.

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