Oklahoma Baptist Bison's Historic Season Ends in Final Four Loss

The Bison fell 98-80 to Gannon in the NCAA Division II Tournament semifinals

Mar. 28, 2026 at 3:54am

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The Oklahoma Baptist Bison's remarkable 2025-26 season came to an end on Friday night, as they fell 98-80 to Gannon University in the NCAA Division II Tournament Final Four matchup at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Why it matters

Oklahoma Baptist's deep tournament run was the furthest the program had advanced in the Division II postseason, capping off a historic campaign for the small private university. Despite the loss, the Bison's appearance in the national semifinals marked a significant milestone for the school's athletics department.

The details

In a high-scoring affair, Gannon was able to pull away from Oklahoma Baptist in the second half to secure the 18-point victory and advance to the Division II championship game. The Bison struggled to contain Gannon's offensive firepower, which proved to be the difference in the end.

  • The game took place on Friday, March 28, 2026.
  • Oklahoma Baptist's season came to an end with the loss.

The players

Oklahoma Baptist Bison

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

Gannon University

A private university located in Erie, Pennsylvania, whose men's basketball team defeated Oklahoma Baptist in the NCAA Division II Tournament semifinals.

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The takeaway

Despite the disappointing end to their historic season, the Oklahoma Baptist Bison can hold their heads high after making a deep run in the NCAA Division II Tournament and representing their university with pride on the national stage.