Ninth-ranked Lions Hold Off Stars

Langston gets revenge with 73-65 victory over Oklahoma City

Jan. 30, 2026 at 1:47am

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The ninth-ranked Langston Lions defeated the Oklahoma City Stars 73-65 on Thursday, offsetting an earlier loss to the Stars this season.

Why it matters

This was an important conference matchup between two top teams in Oklahoma college basketball. The win helps Langston maintain their ranking and stay in the hunt for a conference title, while the loss is a setback for Oklahoma City's postseason hopes.

The details

Langston used a balanced scoring attack to defeat Oklahoma City, with four players scoring in double figures. The Lions were able to avenge an earlier loss to the Stars earlier this season.

  • The game was played on Thursday, January 30, 2026.

The players

Langston Lions

The ninth-ranked college basketball team in the country, competing in the Oklahoma Collegiate Athletic Conference.

Oklahoma City Stars

The college basketball team representing Oklahoma City University, also competing in the Oklahoma Collegiate Athletic Conference.

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The takeaway

This win keeps Langston in the hunt for the conference title, while the loss is a setback for Oklahoma City's postseason aspirations. The two teams will likely meet again later in the season in a crucial conference matchup.