Southern Arkansas Muleriders Edge Out Oklahoma Baptist in Thrilling 70-69 Victory with Clutch Shot
Southern Arkansas's Carel Ray Jr. hit a last-second jumper, securing a 70-69 victory over Oklahoma Baptist in a close game at the Noble Complex. This win marked the Bison's fifth consecutive loss, with three of them being one-point defeats. SAU excelled from beyond the arc, making 12 threes compared to OBU's nine, achieving their best three-point shooting percentage since December 2023.
By the Numbers- Ricky Brown led OBU with 17 points on 50.0% shooting, including five three-pointers.
- SAU hit 12-of-22 three-pointers, their most in 12 games.
- OBU dropped their fifth straight game, with three losses this season by one point.
- OBU led in the first half, but SAU made a comeback, leading 35-33 at halftime.
- The teams continued to trade leads in the second half until SAU secured the win with Ray's game-winning shot.
Oklahoma Baptist will face Arkansas-Monticello at home in their upcoming game.
Bottom LineSouthern Arkansas's last-second victory over Oklahoma Baptist highlights their strong three-point shooting and the Bison's struggle in close games, emphasizing the importance of clutch performances in decisive moments.
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