Waxahachie, TX – In their 65-62 win over Oklahoma City on Saturday afternoon in the Sheaffer Center, the SAGU Men's Basketball remains undefeated in the Sooner Athletic Conference. They sit at 8-1 overall and 5-0 in conference. The Lions are now the only team in the Sooner that remains undefeated in conference.
The Lions saw one of their toughest games of the season against the Stars (4-6, 3-1 SAC) as there were thirteen lead changes throughout the game, and the score was tied nine different times.
SAGU dominated the boards pulling down 41 total rebounds compared to OCU's 32. The Lions also totaled 15 offensive rebounds and 10 second chance points. OCU was able to find rhythm as they shot 40% from the field and 31% from beyond the arc.
After a
Joshua Kashila dunk to put SAGU up 61-57, the Stars were able to capitalize on the Lions fouls as Rashuan Coleman sunk a jumper and a free throw, and Ryan Birt finished a layup in the paint putting OCU up 62-61.
Nykolas Mason, who is averaging 23 point per game, drove to the basket with just 15 seconds on the clock and drew the foul. Mason would end up sinking both free throws to put the Lions up 63-62. SAGU would end up winning the game a huge defensive stop as
Nathan Bailey blocked a OCU's jumper. The Stars would quickly foul sending
Noah Boling to the free throw line. Boling would sink both, and the Lions would take the 65-62 victory.
Joshua Kashila led the Lions with 22 points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists.
Nykolas Mason went 5-9 from the field putting up 15 points and 4 rebounds.
Joel Polius led the Lions with 10 rebounds and added 6 points.
Isaiah Boling and
Tyler Kinghorn each added 6 points while
Noah Boling and
Nathan Bailey each added 6 rebounds each.
With this 65-62 victory over Oklahoma City, SAGU sits in first place of the Sooner Athletic Conference. They improve to 8-1 overall and 5-0 in SAC play.
The Lions will now face Division 1 Tarleton State University in an exhibition on Wednesday, December 8. Tip is set for 7:00 PM in Stephenville, Texas.
As a leading Christian university, SAGU educates and prepares individuals who want to serve Christ and others. SAGU helps students discover and develop their God-given callings in a Spirit-empowered, learning community. We believe in affordable tuition, made possible in part through the financial support of donors who embrace the mission of SAGU and the importance of affordable, accredited programs to train Christians for leadership in ministry, business, education, and service. Most majors are available in-person in Waxahachie, TX, and online through a wide range of associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees.
