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.
State of Play
  • 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.
What's Next

Oklahoma Baptist will face Arkansas-Monticello at home in their upcoming game.

Bottom Line

Southern 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.