Fall Archives - Ponca City Now

Thunder fall 127-107 to Nuggets in battle of reserves as playoffs approach

Saturday, April 11 by The Associated Press

By MICHAEL KELLY Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Jonas Valanciunas had season highs of 23 points and 17 rebounds, and the Denver Nuggets beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 127-107 in a battle of reserves on Friday night. Denver (53-28) won its 11th straight game to secure at least the No. 4 seed in the Western Conference.... Read More.

OU women fall in Sweet 16 matchup against No. 1 South Carolina

Sunday, March 29 by The Associated Press

By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Ta’Niya Latson scored 28 points and Raven Johnson added 18 to help the top-seeded South Carolina Gamecocks beat No. 4 seed Oklahoma 94-68 on Saturday and advance to the Elite Eight of the women's NCAA Tournament. Even after another dominant offensive effort, South Carolina's players feel that... Read More.

Dow soars as many as 1,000 points and oil prices fall sharply on hopes for an end to the Iran war

Monday, March 23 by AP

NEW YORK (AP) — Relief is ripping through financial markets Monday after President Donald Trump said the United States has talked with Iran about a possible end to their war. Oil prices are easing, and stock prices are jumping on Wall Street following severe losses elsewhere... Read More.

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Sooners fall to Texas A&M 75-71

Sunday, February 22 by The Associated Press

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Rashaun Agee scored 18 points and Rylan Griffen scored 14 points as Texas A&M held on to beat a struggling Oklahoma 75-71 on Saturday. Reserve Dayton Forsythe scored 14 points, Mohamed Wague had 12 points and 13 rebounds, Darrion Reed added 11 points, and Xzayvier Brown added 10 for Oklahoma. Texas A&M... Read More.

Thunder fall to Heat after late three-pointer

Sunday, January 18 by The Associated Press

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer MIAMI (AP) — Andrew Wiggins' 3-pointer with 31 seconds left put Miami up for good, Bam Adebayo scored 30 points with a career-best six 3s, and the Heat defeated the NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder 122-120 on Saturday night. Norman Powell scored 19 for Miami, while Pelle Larsson finished with... Read More.

Oklahoma returns to the top 10 of the AP Top 25, Alabama fall six spots

Tuesday, November 18 by AP

The latest AP Top 25 poll features new teams in its top spots: Georgia inched up to No. 4, Ole Miss cracked the top five and Oklahoma slid into the top 10 at No. 8. That’s Georgia’s highest ranking since the first week of September... Read More.

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Sooners fall 83-68 to No. 21 Gonzaga

Sunday, November 9 by The Associated Press

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Graham Ike had 19 points and 11 rebounds, Tyon Grant-Foster added 14 points, and No. 21 Gonzaga beat Oklahoma 83-68 on Saturday night in the Bad Boy Mowers Series at the Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena. Jalen Warley and Braden Huff each scored 13 points for Gonzaga (2-0) and the duo combined... Read More.

OSU Cowboys unable to snap losing streak, fall 38-21 to Kansas

Sunday, November 2 by The Associated Press

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Jalon Daniels led Kansas to a 38-21 victory over Oklahoma State on Saturday. Kansas snaps a two-game losing streak with the win, improving to 5-4 overall and 3-3 in the Big 12. Oklahoma State, now 1-8 overall and 1-6 in the Big 12, suffered their eighth straight loss and 15th consecutive Big... Read More.

KISS rocker Ace Frehley recovering after ‘minor fall’ – had to cancel shows

Thursday, October 2 by AP

Famed KISS musician Ace Frehley is recovering from what his team described as a “minor fall” that forced him to cancel a scheduled performance. LONG BEACH, CA - MAY 31: Guitarist Ace Frehley of the rock and roll band Kiss performs onstage at the Civic Auditorium on May 31, 1974 in Long Beach, California. (Photo... Read More.

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Movies on the Lawn this Fall at the RecPlex

Thursday, August 28 by Ponca City Now

Ponca City Parks and Recreation will host Movie on the Lawn with two screenings: September 19th: How to Train Your Dragon (Live Action) October 3rd: Mean Girls Movies will start at dusk at the RecPlex at 1604 West Grand. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and bug spray. Youth and teens under 14 must have adult supervision. All... Read More.

Oklahoma OSU Extension Service Offers Tips for Fall Garden

Wednesday, August 20 by Ponca City Now-OSU Extension

Begin prepping for your fall vegetable garden now. Check out these August Gardening Tips to help you get a strong start. • August is a good month to start your fall vegetable garden. Bush beans, cucumbers, and summer squash can be replanted for another crop. Beets, broccoli, carrots, potatoes, lettuce, and other cool-season crops can also... Read More.

Thunder fall 119-107 as Nuggets force Game 7

Saturday, May 17 by The Associated Press

By PAT GRAHAM and ARNIE STAPLETON, AP Sports Writers DENVER (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 32 points, but he didn’t get enough help from his teammates to clinch Oklahoma City's first trip to the Western Conference Finals since 2016 as the Nuggets ensured Game 7 by a score of 119-107. A sick Jamal... Read More.