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Monticello Today
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UAM men's basketball defeats Southwestern Okla. 82-69
Boll Weevils' Jakob Zenon scores 24 points in conference win
Published on Mar. 1, 2026
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The University of Arkansas at Monticello men's basketball team defeated Southwestern Oklahoma State 82-69 on Thursday. UAM's Jakob Zenon led the way with 24 points, including 13 three-pointers. The Boll Weevils led by as many as 15 points in the second half before Southwestern cut the deficit to six, but Zenon and Felix Smedjeback hit key three-pointers to help UAM pull away.
Why it matters
This conference win helps the UAM men's basketball team improve their record to 10-15 overall and 6-13 in the Great American Conference. The Boll Weevils have struggled this season but this victory shows they can compete with top teams in their league.
The details
Jakob Zenon scored a game-high 24 points on 13-of-23 shooting from three-point range. Lamont Jackson added 14 points, Isaac Jackson had 12 points and 4 rebounds, Ashton Price scored 11 points, and Josh Smith chipped in 10 points. UAM led by as many as 14 in the first half and 15 in the second half before Southwestern cut the deficit to 6, but the Boll Weevils were able to pull away late.
- The game was played on Thursday, February 20, 2026.
The players
Jakob Zenon
A player for the University of Arkansas at Monticello men's basketball team who scored a game-high 24 points, including 13 three-pointers.
Lamont Jackson
A player for the University of Arkansas at Monticello men's basketball team who scored 14 points in the win.
Southwestern Oklahoma State
The opposing team that lost to the University of Arkansas at Monticello 82-69.
The takeaway
This win shows the University of Arkansas at Monticello men's basketball team can compete with top teams in their conference, despite their overall struggling season. The strong performance from Jakob Zenon and the team's ability to pull away late in the game are positive signs for the Boll Weevils moving forward.
