The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (USAO) faced a tough setback, losing to Texas Wesleyan University 71-70 in a thrilling match. USAO had an early lead of 10-1 but was matched by Texas Wesleyan, closing the half at 40-36. Late in the game, USAO held a significant lead until a late rally from Texas Wesleyan brought the score back to 70-70. Ultimately, Texas Wesleyan secured the win with a free throw in the final seconds, preventing USAO from scoring at the buzzer.

By the Numbers
  • USAO shot 37.7% from the field and 60.9% from the free-throw line.
  • Texas Wesleyan shot 43.9% from the field and made 73.3% of their free throws.
  • USAO committed 14 turnovers, allowing Texas Wesleyan to score 12 points off those mistakes.
State of Play
  • USAO is now 5-11 overall and 1-9 in the conference.
  • Texas Wesleyan improves to 11-5 with a 7-4 conference record.
  • The teams exchanged leads multiple times throughout the game, highlighting the competitive nature of the matchup.
What's Next

USAO will travel to Waxahachie, Texas, for their next game against Nelson University on Saturday, January 17, with a tip-off scheduled for 4:00 PM CT.

Bottom Line

Despite a valiant effort, USAO's inability to close out the game and convert free throws proved costly, emphasizing the need for improved performance in high-pressure situations moving forward.