Rogers State rallied from an early deficit and took a one-point lead into the fourth quarter, but Southwestern Oklahoma State scored in the final five seconds to win, 64-62. Turnovers proved costly for the Hillcats, who fell to 0-2.

By the Numbers
  • Rogers State committed 24 turnovers, which SWOSU converted into 23 points.
  • The Hillcats outscored SWOSU 21-13 in the third quarter and held a 46-45 lead entering the fourth.
  • Rafferty Powell and Destiny Jones each scored 14 points; Kelby Beller led all scorers with 29.
Yes, But

Rogers State showed resilience, erasing a double-digit deficit and tying the game in the final minute. But seven fourth-quarter turnovers helped give SWOSU the last scoring opportunity, and Rylie Burnett’s layup with five seconds left settled it.

Bottom Line

The Hillcats’ comeback put them in position to win, but costly turnovers ultimately outweighed a strong third quarter and balanced scoring.