Park University Slips Past Oklahoma City University 69-67 in Lawrence
A frantic opening sequence saw Park University edge out Oklahoma City University 69-67 on November 7, 2026, in Lawrence, Kansas. The tightly contested early-season matchup featured swift scoring exchanges, highlighted by an early three-pointer from Amaire Perkins off an assist by OTÁVIO Armani that set an aggressive tone for the floor at 19:44.
The early minutes showcased rapid momentum shifts. Anthony Turner chipped in a paint layup at 19:05 to push Park ahead 5-0 before JD Gross answered with a three-pointer for Oklahoma City University at 18:53, narrowing the gap to 5-3. Daniel Agu capitalized from the free-throw line shortly after, sinking consecutive attempts at 18:29 to maintain the narrow cushion.
Oklahoma City Battles Back as Early Substitutions Disrupt Play
Oklahoma City University battled back through Noah Suarjaya, whose persistent scoring inside the paint tied the game at 7-7 at 17:22 and later at 9-9 following an assist from Xavier Williams after Daniel Agu scored a paint layup at 16:57. The physical contest forced frequent whistles and bench adjustments, with Landon Barnes entering the rotation for Oklahoma City alongside the substitution out of Hudson Greer at 16:19 while Park maintained its offensive pressure through contributions from Supreme Niles, who committed a turnover at 16:13.
As the first half progressed past the ten-minute mark, both squads traded blows from beyond the arc and the charity stripe. A jumper by Hudson Greer pulled Oklahoma City even at 17-17, underlining the defensive gridlock that characterized the middle stretches of the period.
Early November Schedule Context
With the non-conference schedule moving forward, Oklahoma City University prepares for an exhibition matchup against Cameron on November 10 in Lawton, Oklahoma, looking to rebound from the tight loss on the neutral floor in Kansas. Subsequent upcoming fixtures feature an exhibition at Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on November 14 at 7:00 P.M., followed by a November 19 game at the College of the Ozarks in Point Lookout, Missouri, at 7:30 P.M., a November 21 contest at John Brown in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, at 4:00 P.M., and a January 14 matchup against Mid-America Christian in Oklahoma City at 7:30 P.M.
