Oklahoma Baptist Bison fall to Southeastern Oklahoma State in close game

Bison led for much of the game but struggled in the fourth quarter, losing 60-56

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

The Oklahoma Baptist Bison basketball team came out strong but faltered in the fourth quarter, falling 60-56 to Southeastern Oklahoma State on Saturday at Bloomer Sullivan Arena. The loss drops OBU's record to 11-12 overall and 7-10 in Great American Conference play.

Why it matters

This was an important conference matchup for the Bison, who are looking to improve their record and positioning in the GAC standings. The close loss is a setback, but the team will look to bounce back in their remaining games.

The details

Oklahoma Baptist led for much of the game, but a cold fourth quarter proved costly as Southeastern Oklahoma State was able to rally and pull out the 60-56 victory. The Bison struggled to score in the final period, allowing the Savage Storm to overcome the deficit.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 15, 2026 inside Bloomer Sullivan Arena.

The players

Oklahoma Baptist Bison

The men's basketball team from Oklahoma Baptist University, a private Christian university located in Shawnee, Oklahoma.

Southeastern Oklahoma State

The athletic teams of Southeastern Oklahoma State University, a public university located in Durant, Oklahoma.

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The takeaway

This close loss is a setback for the Oklahoma Baptist Bison, but they will look to regroup and bounce back in their remaining conference games as they aim to improve their standing in the GAC standings.