Drovers Knock Down 20 Three-Pointers in Blowout Victory at OPSU
GOODWELL, Okla. – Saturday afternoon, the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (17-11, 14-8 SAC) closed out the regular season with an impressive 107-81 victory at Oklahoma Panhandle State University (2-26, 1-21 SAC). With the win, the Drovers improve to 9-1 against the Aggies in the all-time series, which dates back to January 2018. Additionally, USAO eclipsed the 100-points for the seventh time this season.
On Saturday, the Drovers used a hot start to put the Aggies away early. By halftime, USAO had built a 60-39 lead.
Following halftime, OPSU put up a much better fight, but USAO was still able to outscore the Aggies 47-42 in the final 20 minutes of action.
As a team, the Drovers shot 42-75 (.560) from the field, and 20-39 (.513) from three-point range. USAO tied the program-record for most three-pointers in a single game (20), a record which was established against Oklahoma Christian University in 2011.
In comparison, the Aggies shot 32-81 (.395) from the field, and 7-27 (.259) from deep.
OPSU held a 47-35 advantage in the rebounding battle, but the Drovers only committed three turnovers, while the Aggies fumbled the ball 12 times.
The Drovers were whistled for 13 fouls, and OPSU was called for eight infractions. The Drovers finished 3-5 (.600) from the line, and OPSU went 10-13 (.769).
Science & Arts used a very balanced effort to dismantle OPSU, with six different players scoring in double figures. Samkelo Cele and Cade Allen led the way with 20-point performances. Cele closed with 22 points on 9-12 shooting from the field, including 3-5 from deep. Additionally, Cele hauled in six rebounds.
Allen concluded with 20 points on 8-13 shooting from the field and 4-7 from beyond the arc.
Logan Dolan recorded 14 points, followed by Dallen Forsythe with a dozen points.
Tyler Cauley continued to impress, adding 10 points in 22 minutes of action off the bench. Cejay Mann contrinuted nine points and two assists.
Jaden Harrell dished out eight assists, along with five points and five rebounds. Tre Edwards added four points on 2-4 shooting.
WHAT'S NEXT?
The Drovers head to the Sooner Athletic Conference Tournament as the No. 5 seed and will travel to No. 4 Southwestern Assemblies of God University in Waxahachie, Texas on Thursday, February 23. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 PM.
The SAC Tournament semifinals and finals will take place at Mid-America Christian University in Oklahoma City on February 27-28.
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