SHAWNEE, Okla. – Clutch shots down the stretch for the Northwestern Oklahoma State University men's basketball pushed Oklahoma Baptist to extra time, but the Bison hold on for a 97-91 outcome in double-overtime Saturday afternoon in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Senior Treyvon Andres had a huge afternoon with 34 points and 14 rebounds for his fifth double-double of the season. His 34 points was the most points scored by a Ranger since the 2017 season, and a career high for the big-man.
Northwestern led the game through much of regulation, but the home team was able to take an advantage in the final minutes. With an opportunity at the final shot, the Rangers decided to go for the tie. After the first chance didn't fall, Treyvon Andres was there for a hard fought put-buck layup to send the game into the first overtime at 70 all.
The Rangers jumped out to a five-point advantage after Andrew Clopton knocked down a three from the left corner in the first extra period. After the Bison then went on an 11-1 run to make it an 81-76 ball game in their advantage. That's what Cole Jones made his first strike as he drew a foul on a three-point attempt, converting each opportunity to cut the lead to two.
OBU again stretched its lead before Jack Peck nailed a three-point basket to make it a two-point game, after an Bison free-throw, Jones came off a screen and hit a three to send the game into a the second overtime.
Treyvon Andres started the scoring for the Rangers in the second overtime with a layup and Peck hit a pair of free-throws. Unfortunately, a lid showed up on the rim in the final minutes allowing the momentum to swing in the home team's favor.
Jones hit a three-pointer in the final seconds for the ultimate outcome.
Peck and Clopton joined Trevyon Andres in double-figures with 16 and 11 points, respectively. Cole Jones finished with nine points, A.J. Jones had eight points, Bryce Chashman had six, Eric Andres Jr. finished with four and Bryshon Bryant added three points.
A.J. Jones had double-digit assists for the second time this season as he tied a season high with 11 in the game.
The Rangers recorded dropped to 4-12 overall and 2-8 in the Great American Conference this season. They will look to rebound Thursday night when Harding visits Percefull Fieldhouse.
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