Stars Dominate Tournament Opener

Oklahoma City advances to semifinals with blowout win over Texas Wesleyan

Feb. 26, 2026 at 5:20am

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The Oklahoma City Stars men's basketball team dominated their Sooner Athletic Conference Tournament opener, defeating Texas Wesleyan 82-51 on Wednesday to advance to the semifinals.

Why it matters

The win gives the Stars a chance to avenge an earlier loss to Texas Wesleyan and keep their hopes alive for a conference tournament championship, which would be a major accomplishment for the program.

The details

Oklahoma City jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, outscoring Texas Wesleyan by 31 points in the convincing victory. The Stars' defense was stifling, limiting the Rams' scoring opportunities throughout the game.

  • The game took place on Wednesday, February 26, 2026.

The players

Oklahoma City Stars

The men's basketball team representing Oklahoma City University in the Sooner Athletic Conference.

Texas Wesleyan

The men's basketball team representing Texas Wesleyan University, who lost to Oklahoma City in the tournament opener.

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What’s next

The Stars will now face the winner of the other semifinal matchup in the Sooner Athletic Conference Tournament, with a chance to advance to the championship game.

The takeaway

Oklahoma City's dominant performance in the tournament opener demonstrates their ability to bounce back from an earlier loss and make a deep postseason run, showcasing the team's talent and resilience.