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Posted: Mar 14, 2026 6:05 AMUpdated: Mar 14, 2026 7:05 AM

OKWU Rolls Past SUNO in NAIA Round One

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Oklahoma Wesleyan basketball dominated in the first round of the NAIA national tournament on Friday night over Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO).
 
The Eagles ran past the Knights, 104-66.
 
Offense came frequent and often for OKWU. The Eagles started off the game on an 11-0 run. They never trailed in the contest.
 
This three-pointer from Amari Woods ended a 7-0 SUNO run in the first half.
 
The Eagles opened up a 22 point lead at the halftime break, 44-22.
 
OKWU kicked their offense into a new gear in the second half, striking for 60 points in the final frame. They took 48 shots in the final 20 minutes and made half of them.
 
This three-pointer from Humberto Kentish, Jr. was part of OKWU's onslaught.
 
The Eagles advance to Saturday's second round matchup, also in Bartlesville, against the 8-seed Montana Tech. The Orediggers beat Oklahoma City University in their first round game on Friday night, 91-87.
 
Tip-off is set for 6 p.m. from the Mueller Sports Center. Coverage can be heard on KWON - AM 1400, FM 93.3 and 95.1, simulcasting on Sports Talk, 99.1 FM, 1500 AM - KPGM.

 


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