Goodwell, Okla – The men's basketball team faced a tough challenge Saturday afternoon, falling to the No. 8 Langston University Lions, 67-45, in Sooner Athletic Conference action. The Aggies dropped to 6-13 overall and 4-11 in conference play, while the Lions improved to 15-2 and 11-2 in the SAC.
Game Summary
Langston came out strong in the first half, building a 36-21 lead. Despite a better second-half performance, the Aggies could not overcome the deficit, ultimately being outscored 67-45.
The Aggies struggled to find consistency, shooting 45.2% from the field, 30.0% from beyond the arc, and 46.7% from the free-throw line. They were outrebounded 38-20, including 18 offensive boards for Langston, translating into 15 second-chance points for the Lions.
Key Performers
- Amaree Brown led the Aggies with 12 points, shooting 4-of-8 from the field and 4-of-8 from the free-throw line.
- Mike Carter provided a spark off the bench, scoring 9 points and grabbing 4 rebounds.
- Kyle Belgrave II added 8 points and 2 rebounds in 21 minutes.
Langston showcased their depth and dominance, leveraging a balanced attack to control the game from start to finish.
Coach's Comments
Despite the loss, head coach Charles Belt remained optimistic:
"With nine games left in the regular season, this was the weekend we needed. I know that sounds crazy because we went 0-2. But there's growth in humility. We got WAY ahead of ourselves after winning a couple of 'big' games, and this weekend brought us back down to earth. We haven't earned anything, and we have a lot to still prove and improve on to reach our goal. The best news is, with nine games left, mathematically our goal is right there! Now we have to put in the work to achieve it. We look forward to earning our right to keep playing after the regular season."
Up Next
The Aggies return home to host the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (USAO) on Thursday, Jan. 23, at 8:00 PM in the Anchor D Arena at Oscar Williams Field House.
