Houston Christian rallies past Northwestern State

Demari Williams and Kylin Green lead comeback win for Huskies

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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Demari Williams scored 16 points and Kylin Green hit the go-ahead layup with 9 seconds left as Houston Christian came from behind to defeat Northwestern State 82-80 in a college basketball matchup.

Why it matters

This was an important conference win for Houston Christian as they look to secure a spot in the postseason tournament. The Huskies showed resilience in overcoming a late deficit on the road against a tough Northwestern State squad.

The details

Houston Christian trailed by as many as 10 points in the second half, but mounted a furious comeback led by the scoring of Williams and Green. Green's layup with 9 seconds remaining gave the Huskies the lead for good, capping off the rally.

  • The game was played on March 8, 2026.

The players

Demari Williams

A key scorer for Houston Christian, Williams had 16 points in the comeback win.

Kylin Green

Green hit the go-ahead layup with 9 seconds left to lift Houston Christian to victory.

Northwestern State

The opponent, a tough conference foe that led for much of the game before Houston Christian rallied late.

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What’s next

Houston Christian will look to build on this win as they continue their conference schedule and push for a postseason berth.

The takeaway

This comeback victory showcased the resilience and clutch play of Houston Christian, who demonstrated the ability to win a close game on the road against a quality opponent.