The OPSU Aggies brought a solid effort for their first road conference game against John Brown University, ultimately falling short with a final score of 55-72. The game showcased competitive play from both sides, with the Aggies displaying moments of resilience throughout.

In the opening half, the Aggies held a promising 15-9 lead before John Brown University returned, securing an 18-15 lead with 9:23 left. The Golden Eagles closed the half, shooting an impressive 51% from the field, while the Aggies faced challenges, shooting at a 30% rate.

During the second half, the Aggies demonstrated determination, highlighted by a commendable 9-0 run that briefly pushed them into a one-point lead at the 13:46 mark. However, John Brown University responded strongly with a pivotal 10-0 run, ultimately securing the victory with a final score of 55-72.

Fred Robinson IV emerged as the leading scorer for the Aggies, contributing a solid 16 points. At the same time, Abdulh Diaby showcased an impactful performance, tallying 13 points, six rebounds, and three steals, showcasing his versatility on the court.

The Aggies showcased their prowess as a team, scoring 27 points in the paint, capitalizing with 7 points off turnovers, and collecting 35 rebounds, indicating their well-rounded efforts despite the result.

After the game Coach Belt shared"Tonight was one of the best learning experiences this team could've had this early in the season. To play on the road at John Brown was exactly what we needed. Their physicality, attention to detail, and ability to execute their systems is what makes this league so good! John brown is well coached, and at home they're not going to lose many games. Now we set our sights on accomplishing our goal for every road trip…. Road Splits! If we can go 1-1 on the road all season we will be right there down the stretch."

The Aggies will shift their focus to their upcoming match against Oklahoma City University on Saturday, December 9th, with the game.