Waxahachie, TX | January 17, 2026 — The Nelson University Lions men's basketball team delivered a complete performance Saturday afternoon, rolling to a 106–96 Sooner Athletic Conference victory over the University of Science and Arts inside the Sheaffer Center.

Nelson set the tone early with pace and physicality, building a 52–48 halftime lead behind efficient shooting and a steady diet of paint touches. The Lions never let up after the break, turning stops into transition chances and stretching the margin with timely perimeter shooting and dominant interior play.

A balanced offensive attack fueled the win, with five Lions scoring in double figures. Micah Clark led the way with 26 points, attacking off the bounce and finishing through contact. Ozavian Buford followed with 20 points, knocking down four triples and providing a spark from the wing. Trelin Green orchestrated the offense with poise, finishing with 13 points and 11 assists for a double-double, while Noah Jonker chipped in 14 points and Jesse Iweze added 11.

The Lions' physical presence proved decisive, outscoring Science and Arts 46–28 in the paint and capitalizing on turnovers for 26 points off miscues. Nelson also shot 40.0% from three-point range and controlled the tempo late, sealing the conference win in front of the home crowd.

Next Up
Nelson hits the road to continue SAC play on Thursday, January 22, traveling to Point Lookout, Missouri, for an 8:00 PM matchup at College of the Ozarks (Mo.).

Nelson University (formerly SA GU) 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.