Bartlesville, Okla. —  

 
In a thrilling matchup at the OKWU men's basketball team secured a hard-fought 73-67 victory over Texas Wesleyan, improving their season record to 3-1. 

The Eagles trailed by one point at halftime, 41-40, but surged in the second half, outscoring the Rams to seal the win. Leading the charge was Temaje Izuagbe, who delivered an efficient performance with 19 points, shooting 7-of-8 from the field, including 1-of-1 from beyond the arc, and grabbing 3 rebounds. 

The Eagles dominated the glass, pulling down 43 rebounds to Texas Wesleyan's 30, and capitalized on turnovers, scoring 28 points off their opponents' mistakes. Oklahoma Wesleyan's bench also made a significant impact, contributing 29 points to the team's total. 

Despite a back-and-forth first half that saw six ties and five lead changes, the Eagles' defensive intensity and clutch shooting down the stretch proved decisive. A late-game dunk by Izuagbe and key free throws from Ethan Williams helped secure the win in the final seconds. 

With this victory, OKWU continues to build momentum early in the season, showing depth, resilience, and a balanced offensive attack.