December 9, 2023
Langston, OK - In a riveting showdown at the Lions Den of the C.F. Gayles Field House, the RV Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) Lions faced off against the No. 3 Langston University (LU) Lions in a Sooner Athletic Conference (SAC) spectacle, marking the Oklahoma Ford Dealers Game of the Week. Despite a valiant effort, the SAGU Lions emerged on the losing side with an 86-55 scoreline.
Lions Review
The first half witnessed an intense exchange of haymakers as Langston deployed heavy defensive pressure and athleticism to accelerate the pace. Alerick Hall and Noah Boling showcased unwavering poise, while CJ Kelley's dynamic performance, marked by offensive hustle and agile finishes, exemplified the Lions' elite focus.
Dallas Smith's mid-range jump shot concluded the first half with SAGU trailing 41-28. Despite the deficit, seven different Lions contributed to the scoring effort.
The Lions' offensive flow faced cracks under Langston's relentless pressure in the second half, leading to a pivotal momentum shift. A substantial scoring run by Langston further solidified their lead.
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Key Players' Contributions
In the end, CJ Kelley led the scoring for SAGU with ten points and three rebounds, supported by CJ Hall and Noah Boling with nine points each. JJ Boling added eight points, while Trace Boling contributed six.
Rebounding Disparity
The 42-25 rebounding advantage for Langston emerged as a decisive factor for SAGU.
Next Challenge Awaits
Looking ahead, the Lions will hit the road to McPherson, Kansas, on Monday, December 11th, at 7:45 PM, gearing up to face Central Christian College in another challenging conference battle.
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.
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