JHX Hoops rallies to beat Purple Reign and advance in tournament
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 3:49 AM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
JHX Hoops defeated Purple Reign 62-55 on July 24 at Bramlage Coliseum. After facing a 12-0 deficit and trailing at halftime, JHX closed the game on a 13-2 run in the Elam Ending to secure the first-round series victory in The Basketball Tournament. Zeke Mayo led JHX with 25 points, while Frank Mason III scored the decisive layup. JHX will face the Wichita State alumni team, AfterShocks, on July 27.
- •JHX Hoops trailed by double digits before rallying for the win.
- •Frank Mason III scored the game-winning layup in the final moments.
- •JHX will play AfterShocks on July 27 after their victory over New Mexico.
- •Zeke Mayo contributed a game-high 25 points for JHX.
- •Michael Beasley led Purple Reign with 17 points and six blocks.
- 3:49 AMYahoo Sports — JHX Hoops Rallies Past Purple Reign to Advance in The Basketball Tournament
"Zeke Mayo’s 25 points and Frank Mason III’s clutch layup fueled a double-digit comeback, stifling Michael Beasley’s defense to secure a historic series victory over the Wildcats.
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