20 – Ponca City Now

Gilgeous-Alexander and Thunder overwhelm Timberwolves again, win 118-103 for 2-0 West finals lead

Saturday, May 24 by The Associated Press

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports WriterOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 38 points, a day after being named the NBA's MVP, and the Oklahoma City Thunder overwhelmed the Minnesota Timberwolves again, winning 118-103 on Thursday night to take a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference finals.Gilgeous-Alexander made 12 of 21 field goals and... Read More.

20 Staffers Accused of Abusing Students or Not Reporting it at Pennsylvania Charter School

Wednesday, April 2 by AP

Twenty staffers at a suburban Philadelphia charter school are facing charges related to the alleged physical abuse of students using painful, unapproved techniques to restrain and punish youths in a program meant to help them deal with emotional issues, authorities announced Monday.Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer said the counts involve acts against 26... Read More.

Russian strikes on Ukraine escalate, 20 dead as US halts intelligence sharing

Saturday, March 8 by AP

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia launched heavy aerial attacks on Ukraine for a second night Saturday after the United States stopped sharing satellite images with the Ukrainian government, officials said. At least 20 people have been killed.The U.S. decision to withhold intelligence and military aid came on the heels of a tempestuous White House visit... Read More.

NOC Enid Hosts Black History Month program Feb. 20

Thursday, February 20 by Ponca City Now

City of Enid Ward 2 Commissioner Derwin Norwood will speak at Black History Month on Thursday, Feb. 20 at NOC Enid.The program will begin at 11:30 a.m. in Montgomery Hall in the Gantz Center.Norwood will speak on “African Americans and Labor.” All NOC students, faculty, staff, and the public are invited.A free lunch serving... Read More.

OU suffers narrow loss to LSU in final 20 seconds

Sunday, February 16 by The Associated Press

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Cam Carter had a four-point play and a three-point play in the final 20 seconds to rally LSU, leading to an 82-79 outcome on Saturday night, helping the Tigers end a seven-game losing streak by handing the Sooners a fourth straight defeat.Carter scored 24 of his career-high 29 points in... Read More.

Thompson’s 20 points, four 3-pointers help OSU top Utah 81-72 and end 3-game losing streak

Sunday, February 2 by The Associated Press

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Bryce Thompson scored 20 points on 4-for-4 shooting from 3-point range, reserve Marchelus Avery scored 17 points, and Oklahoma State beat Utah 81-72 on Saturday to end the Cowboys' three-game skid.Oklahoma State (11-10, 3-7 Big 12) shot 48.9% (23 for 47) including 40% (8 for 20) from beyond the arc.... Read More.

Skipper’s 20 lead Oral Roberts over NAIA-member Texas A&M-Texarkana 92-54

Tuesday, December 31 by Ponca City Now

By The Associated PressTULSA, Okla. (AP) — Jackson Skipper had 20 points in Oral Roberts’ 92-54 win against NAIA-member Texas A&M-Texarkana on Monday night.Skipper went 7 of 10 from the field (6 for 9 from 3-point range) for the Golden Eagles (4-9). Issac McBride scored 15 points and added seven assists. Carlos Rosario went... Read More.

The Thunder should have been quite tired. They went 2-0 in Florida anyway, pushing record to 22-5

Saturday, December 21 by Ponca City Now

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball WriterMIAMI (AP) — Here’s how the last few days have gone for the Oklahoma City Thunder: Lose the NBA Cup final to Milwaukee in Las Vegas on Tuesday, spend time airborne over four different time zones on Wednesday, win in Orlando on Thursday, win in Miami on Friday.It was,... Read More.

Godwin scores career-high 20 points, No. 13 Sooners top Cowboys 80-65

Sunday, December 15 by Ponca City Now

By TIM WILLERT Associated PressOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Sam Godwin had a career-high 20 points with 14 rebounds to lead No. 13 Oklahoma past Oklahoma State 80-65 in Oklahoma City on Saturday night in the first Bedlam basketball game between the schools since the Sooners left the Big 12 for the Southeastern Conference.Jeremiah Fears... Read More.

Jalen Moore’s 20 points lead No. 21 OU past Alcorn State 94-78

Sunday, December 8 by Ponca City Now

By TIM WILLERT Associated Press NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Jalen Moore scored 20 points to lead No. 21 Oklahoma past winless Alcorn State 94-78 on Saturday night. Freshman guards Jeremiah Fears and Dayton Forsythe each had 14 points and seven assists for the Sooners (9-0), who finished with five players in double figures. Omari Hamilton scored 16... Read More.