OBU Men's Basketball Claims Outright GAC Title

Bison extend win streak to 16 games with victory over Northwestern Oklahoma State

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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The No. 7-ranked Oklahoma Baptist men's basketball team extended its winning streak to 16 games with a 71-59 victory over Northwestern Oklahoma State. The win pushes the Bison to 25-2 overall and 19-2 in Great American Conference play, clinching the outright regular-season conference title.

Why it matters

Oklahoma Baptist's dominant season and conference title win further solidifies the program as a powerhouse in Division II basketball. The Bison's 16-game win streak is an impressive feat and demonstrates the team's consistency and ability to perform at a high level throughout the season.

The details

The Bison led by as many as 16 points in the second half and held off a late rally by Northwestern Oklahoma State to secure the victory. Oklahoma Baptist's balanced scoring attack was led by senior guard Jalen Lacy, who finished with 18 points.

  • The game was played on February 27, 2026.

The players

Oklahoma Baptist Bison

The No. 7-ranked Division II men's basketball team that won the outright Great American Conference regular-season title.

Jalen Lacy

A senior guard for the Oklahoma Baptist Bison who led the team with 18 points in the victory.

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The takeaway

Oklahoma Baptist's dominant season and conference title win demonstrate the program's continued excellence and solidify the Bison as a top contender in Division II basketball. The team's 16-game win streak is an impressive feat that showcases their consistency and ability to perform at a high level throughout the season.