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Russellville Today
By the People, for the People
OBU men's basketball team wins overtime thriller at Arkansas Tech
The No. 10-ranked Bison escape with a 66-64 victory in a close conference matchup.
Published on Feb. 9, 2026
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The Oklahoma Baptist University men's basketball team, ranked 10th nationally, defeated Arkansas Tech University 66-64 in overtime in a close conference matchup played in Russellville, Arkansas. The Bison overcame a tight game that went down to the wire, ultimately prevailing in the extra period.
Why it matters
This was an important conference win for the OBU Bison, who are looking to maintain their top-10 national ranking and position themselves for a strong postseason run. Arkansas Tech put up a tough fight, making this a hard-fought victory for the visiting Bison.
The details
The game was tightly contested throughout, with neither team able to pull away. OBU led by 2 points at halftime, but Arkansas Tech battled back to tie the game at the end of regulation, sending it to overtime. In the extra period, the Bison were able to make the necessary plays to eke out the 66-64 win.
- The game was played on February 9, 2026.
- The contest went to overtime after being tied at the end of regulation.
The players
Oklahoma Baptist University men's basketball team
The OBU Bison are the athletic teams of Oklahoma Baptist University, a private Christian university located in Shawnee, Oklahoma. The men's basketball team is currently ranked 10th nationally in NCAA Division II.
Arkansas Tech University
Arkansas Tech University is a public university located in Russellville, Arkansas. Their athletic teams compete in NCAA Division II as part of the Great American Conference.
The takeaway
This hard-fought overtime victory on the road against a conference rival demonstrates the competitiveness and resilience of the OBU men's basketball team as they continue their push towards a strong postseason performance.
