MEN'S BASKETBALL:Snap Six-Game Skid Against Wayland Baptist with a 67-66 Victory

MEN'S BASKETBALL:Snap Six-Game Skid Against Wayland Baptist with a 67-66 Victory
January 6, 2025

Goodwell, Okla. Men's basketball team secured a dramatic 67-66 victory over conference foe Wayland Baptist University on Monday night, breaking a six-game losing streak against the Pioneers. The last Aggies win against Wayland came on December 7, 2021, in Goodwell.

After falling to the Pioneers 71-72 in their first meeting this season on November 26 in Plainview, the Aggies flipped the script in a nail-biting finish. Wayland Baptist missed a potential game-winning shot as time expired, giving OPSU the one-point win.

First-Half Highlights

The game opened with a jumper from Amaree Brown at 17:21, putting the Aggies on the board. Both teams traded defensive stops and buckets, leading to a tightly contested battle. PJ Daniels closed the half with a layup in the paint at 1:42, sending the teams into the break tied at 25-25.

Second-Half Action

Brown again sparked the Aggies early in the second half with a jumper at 19:20, giving a 27-25 lead. The remainder of the half saw intense back-and-forth action.

The Aggies held a slim 67-66 lead with the clock winding down. Wayland Baptist had one final chance to steal the game, but their shot missed the mark as the buzzer.

Key Performers

  • Amaree Brown: Led all scorers with 19 points on 8-of-12 shooting, adding one rebound and one steal.
  • PJ Daniels: Contributed 13 points, including a clutch three-pointer and two free throws.
  • Mike Carter: Dominated the boards with eight rebounds, adding 12 points on efficient shooting.

The Aggies shot 43.1% from the field and improved significantly in the second half, hitting 59.09% of their attempts.

Team Stats

  • Points in the Paint: 28
  • Bench Points: 12
  • Rebounds: 28 (6 offensive, 22 defensive)
  • Largest Lead: 4 points

Post-Game Interview

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Next Up

The Aggies (now 5-11 overall, 3-9 in Sooner Athletic Conference play) hit the road for three straight games, starting with a matchup against Mid-America Christian University in Oklahoma City on Thursday, January 9, at 8:00 PM.