Oklahoma Panhandle State University (OPSU) Men's Basketball team faced off against the Central Christian College Tigers on [Date]. Despite a commanding halftime lead, the Aggies found themselves in overtime, ultimately succumbing to the Tigers in the final minutes with a final score of 95-93.
The first half of the game saw OPSU dominating the court, finishing with a halftime score of 44-29 in their favor. However, the Tigers mounted a fierce comeback, pushing the game into overtime. The Aggies fought valiantly, but Central Christian College secured the victory by a narrow margin of 2 points.
The game was marked by its physical intensity, with a total of 61 personal fouls called, including technical fouls and the ejection of a Tiger player. The pace was slowed down by an astounding 86 free throws attempted by both teams combined, with Central Christian College taking 50 and OPSU attempting 36.
Four OPSU players stood out with double-figure scoring performances. Amaree Brown led the team with an impressive 21 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists. Fred Robinson IV contributed 17 points, while Joe Greaves secured a double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds. Tahki Cheivous made a significant impact off the bench, tallying 14 points and 2 rebounds. Vyson Miller showcased his sharpshooting skills, finishing with 9 points and a perfect 3-3 record from downtown.
Despite the tough loss, the Aggies remain resilient and look forward to their upcoming challenge against the #2-ranked Langston on Saturday, February 17. The matchup is set to tip off at 4:00 PM.