The defending women�s champions had double-double trouble against Texas-Tyler who defeated No. 16 Howard Payne 61-58 on Thursday night.

Becky Taylor picked up 19 points and 14 rebounds while Lindsay Eaton had 12 points and 15 rebounds for the Patriots. Texas-Tyler held the Yellow Jackets to their second lowest offensive output of the year. The only time Howard Payne has scored less was in its loss to Texas-Dallas (55 points). Speaking of the No. 25 Comets, they took care of Texas Lutheran at home 88-66. More women�s scores.

On a light night in men�s action, Farmingdale State picked up a big conference win on the road at St. Joseph�s (L.I.). The Rams got 23 points and eight rebounds from Mike Campbell in just 16 minutes. The Golden Eagles have dropped two straight after starting 8-0.

Middlebury beat Colby-Sawyer 65-55 for its seventh consecutive win. The Panthers trailed by seven at the break but shot 62.1 percent in the second half. More men�s scores.