Terence Dill’s Houston Red Storm saw their 19th season come to a bruising conclusion, falling 141–112 to a relentless Alamo City All-Stars in the playoff quarter-finals.
Despite arriving in San Antonio on the back of a formidable six-game winning streak, the Red Storm found themselves physically overwhelmed by the number two seeds. The All-Stars delivered a powerhouse offensive display that even a masterful individual performance from Houston’s star playmaker, Cameron Moore, could not suppress.
Cameron Moore once again underlined his status as one of the nation’s premier talents, recording a gargantuan triple-double. Moore finished the night with 18 points, 16 rebounds, and 16 assists, leading his side in all three major categories as they fought to stay competitive on the glass. Houston's collective effort in the paint saw them haul in 51 rebounds, but it was rarely enough to stem the tide of Alamo City second-chance points.
The Red Storm’s trademark resilience was on full display in the second half. Facing a daunting 88–54 deficit, Houston ignited a 13-point unanswered run to momentarily silence the home crowd. Dylan Spriggins took the game by the scruff of the neck in the third quarter, accounting for 14 of his team-high 31 points in that frame alone, helping Houston outscore the All-Stars 34–32 in the period.
Inside the arc, Houston remained efficient, shooting 53% on two-point field goals. Gerry Glover rolled back the years with a vintage display from distance, knocking down five triples to finish with 20 points, while Lonzo Rand, Gabriel Drayton, and Eric Boyd all reached double figures in a losing effort.
For Coach Terence Dill, the defeat was a sobering reminder of the defensive standards required at the elite level. Speaking in the post-game press conference, Dill was candid about his team's shortcomings on the night.
"We didn't play the kind of defense we are accustomed to playing today," Dill admitted. "You cannot give up 141 points in a playoff environment and expect to advance. It’s a tough pill to swallow, but we will get better in the off-season. The blueprint for the future is already being drawn."
While the curtain falls on their 19th campaign, the foundation laid by Moore and Spriggins suggests the Red Storm will remain a significant force when the league returns later this year.
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