Central Oklahoma fell short in Tahlequah, losing 73-57 to Northeastern State, bringing their season record to 7-19 overall and 6-14 in the MIAA. Karly Wadsworth led UCO with 15 points, with a notable performance from the bench. Despite Wadsworth's effort, UCO struggled, shooting only 31.3% from the field.

By the Numbers
  • UCO shot 31.3% from the field, making 20 of 64 shots.
  • Wadsworth scored 15 points, hitting 5 of 9 shots and 5 of 7 from beyond the arc.
State of Play
  • UCO is currently one game behind Washburn for 10th place in the MIAA standings.
  • With two games left in the regular season, UCO needs to win both games while hoping for Washburn to lose both to secure a spot in the MIAA Basketball Championship.
What's Next

Central Oklahoma will host Northwest Missouri on Thursday, Feb. 29, and conclude the regular season against Newman on Saturday, March 2, aiming to secure a spot in the upcoming MIAA Basketball Championship.

Bottom Line

Despite a challenging loss, Central Oklahoma's focus shifts to winning their remaining games and relying on Washburn's losses to clinch a spot in the MIAA Basketball Championship.