January, 30, 2025

Waxahachie, TX – The Nelson University Lions flexed their muscle in Sooner Athletic Conference (SAC) play on Thursday night, delivering a 76-54 victory over Oklahoma Panhandle State University at the Sheaffer Center.  

From the opening tip, CJ Hall was locked in, putting on a scoring clinic with 28 points, knocking down 14-of-16 free throws, and dishing out 7 assists to guide the Lions to their 16th win of the season. Hall's relentless attack fueled Nelson's strong 39-29 halftime advantage, and they never looked back.  

Alongside Hall, JJ Boling provided a major spark, finishing with 16 points while shooting an efficient 7-for-10 from the field. Preston Lawrence was lights-out from beyond the arc, drilling four three-pointers on a perfect 5-for-5 shooting night, totaling 14 points.  

Nelson's defense was relentless, forcing 22 OPSU turnovers, leading to 30 points off turnovers. The Lions also dominated in transition, racking up 19 fast-break points, and held the Aggies to just 21.4% from three-point range.  

With the win, the Lions improved to 16-6 overall and 14-4 (1st place) in SAC play, solidifying their standing in the conference race.  

Next Up
Nelson will look to keep the momentum rolling as they host Wayland Baptist University on Saturday, February 1st, at 4:00 PM in the Sheaffer Center.  

Nelson University (formerly SAGU) is a private Christian university, established in 1927 by P.C. Nelson. The University is located 30 minutes south of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex in Waxahachie, Texas, and offers more than 70 associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees on campus or online. For more information, visit www.nelson.edu or by calling 1-888-YES-NELSON.