DIXIE STATE TRAILBLAZERS

Dixie State Trailblazers Offense Leads The Way In Road Win

Jan 29, 2022, 4:00 PM

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Dixie State head coach Jon Judkins encourages his team during the game against the Gonzaga Bulldogs played at McCarthey Athletic Center on November 9, 2021 in Spokane, Washington. (Photo by Robert Johnson/Getty Images)

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BY BRIAN PREECE
Digital Producer

SALT LAKE CITY – Forward Hunter Schofield’s 23 points led the Trailblazers in a 79-65 win against Chicago State.

The Cougars of Chicago State (2-6, 6-15) hosted Dixie State (4-4, 11-10) at the Emil & Patricia A. Jones Convocation Center on Saturday, January 29.

Halftime in Chicago!#DixieBlazers | #WeAreONE | #WAChoops | #WACmbb pic.twitter.com/6mNopAiDqH

— Dixie State Men's Basketball (@DIXIESTATEBBALL) January 29, 2022

Schofield started hot, scoring 10 of the Trailblazers first 16 points.

After trailing 12-9 on a Bryce Johnson three, Dixie State took the lead and never looked back.

Junior forward Dancell Leter picked up a double-double, grabbing 11 rebounds on his way to 13 points. Cameron Gooden (10) and Isaiah Pope (12) also scored in double figures for Dixie State.

After Dancell Leter knocked down a corner 3, theAfter Dancell Leter knocked down a corner 3, the junior forward put the game on ice with this breakaway jam!#DixieBlazers | #WeAreONE | #WAChoops | #WACmbb junior pic.twitter.com/KzbJfxNr1D

— Dixie State Men's Basketball (@DIXIESTATEBBALL) January 29, 2022

Coreyoun Rushin led the Cougars with 17 points.

Dixie State stays out on the road as they turn their attention to the state of Texas where they are scheduled to take on Sam Houston on Thursday, February 3. Tipoff is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. (MDT)