OKWU proved quickly why they were the top team in the conference during the regular season, jumping out to a big lead early and never allowing Avila a chance to get close as the Eagles won a wire-to-wire victory, 86-52.

Recap:

• At the half, the Eagles held a 47-24 lead behind 12 points from the red-hot Lense Ramey, who went 4-6 from beyond the arc in the game's first 20 minutes. OKWU shot nearly 57% from the field in the games opening period and build a lead that was as large as 33.
• OKWU's strong play continued in the second half as they pressured Avila and saw their lead increase. They won 86-52.

Now the Numbers:

• OKWU outrebounded Avila 45-20.
• OKWU scored 44 points in the paint, while Avila managed just 18.
• The OKWU bench continued to be important, scoring 44 points in the win.
• Jaden Lietzke led the Eagle scorers with 13 points, and he also grabbed 9 boards and swatted 2 shots.
• Lense Ramey scored all 12 of his points in the first half.

Up Next:

• OKWU will host Kansas Wesleyan in the KCAC Semifinal on Saturday. The game is set for 7 p.m.