Cowboys Stop Oklahoma Wesleyan JV ,97-65 to Remain Unbeaten
Connors State Cowboys led the host Oklahoma Wesleyan Junior Varsity by only nine points with 10 minutes remaining in the game before turning up the defensive intensity to capture a 97-65 victory Thursday night.
BARTLESVILE—Connors State Cowboys led the host Oklahoma Wesleyan Junior Varsity by only nine points with 10 minutes remaining in the game before turning up the defensive intensity to capture a 97-65 victory Thursday night.
The 23rd-ranked Cowboys remain unbeaten (6-0) as their string of consecutive 100-point games was snapped at four.
Connors will return to action on Friday night at Melvin Self Field House against Central Baptist College. Tip-off is 7 p.m. It will be the second meeting of the year between the two schools in which the Cowboys won in their season opener 99-51.
Cowboys placed four players in double-figures led by Burke Putnam's 19, with Elijah Landrum adding 16. Jordan Graham and Tyrees Sidberry scored 12 points each.
"We did some good things tonight, especially the final 10 minutes on defense" said Connors head coach Bill Muse. "I was particularly pleased with the play of Putnam. He continues to improve each game."
Connors led 46-31 at the half before putting the defensive pressure on the Eagles in the final 10 minutes.
CONNORS STATE 97, OKLAHOMA WESLEYAN JV 65
Connors State 46 51—97
Oklahoma Wesleyan JV 31 34—65
Connors State (6-0)--Putnam 19, Landrum 12, Sidberry 12, I. Jones 9, T. Jones 8, Lowe 8, Tanksley 7, Riggs 4, Haydon 3, C. Jones 2, Bird 5, Foster 4, Solis 3, Cornsilk 3, Davis 3.
Oklahoma Wesleyan JV—Grasse 19, Bronscomb 10, Akbar 8, Ammons 7, Bird 5, Foster 4, Davis 3, Solis 3.