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The NBA playoffs are about to begin, Thunder to face Grizzlies in opener

Saturday, April 19 by The Associated Press

By BRIAN MAHONEY and TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writers(AP) — There was Toronto in 2019, the Los Angeles Lakers in 2020, Milwaukee in 2021, Golden State in 2022, Denver in 2023, and Boston in 2024.Six different seasons, six different champions. A run of parity like none other in NBA history.And now the Celtics get... Read More.

OSU Cowgirls fall to South Dakota State in NCAA opener

Sunday, March 23 by The Associated Press

By JIM FULLER Associated PressSTORRS, Conn. (AP) — Facing a double-digit deficit early in the second half did not shake the confidence level of a South Dakota State women’s basketball team that starts all juniors and seniors.Using a more aggressive mindset after halftime, the 10th-seeded Jackrabbits won their NCAA tournament opener for the fifth... Read More.

Sooners fall 67-59 to UConn in NCAA Tournament opener

Saturday, March 22 by The Associated Press

By AARON BEARD AP Basketball WriterRALEIGH, N,C. (AP) — Alex Karaban came through with a critical 3-pointer and a floater in the lane during a late run that helped the Huskies hold off Oklahoma 67-59 on Friday night in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.“Somebody's going to have to put us down in... Read More.

No. 12 OU breaks win streak in 107-79 loss to No. 5 Alabama in SEC opener

Sunday, January 5 by Ponca City Now

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Mark Sears scored 22 points and had 10 assists, and No. 5 Alabama dominated in every way for a 107-79 victory over No. 12 and previously unbeaten Oklahoma on Saturday night in the Southeastern Conference opener for both teams.Grant Nelson had 12 points and 11 rebounds, Labaron Philon added 16,... Read More.

Poor shooting leads OSU to 60-47 loss in Big 12 opener against No. 14 Houston

Tuesday, December 31 by Ponca City Now

By TIM WILLERT Associated PressSTILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — J’Wan Roberts had 20 points and 11 rebounds to lead No. 14 Houston past Oklahoma State 60-47 on Monday night in the Big 12 Conference opener for both teams.L.J. Cryer added 18 points and Oklahoma transfer Milos Uzan contributed 12 points and six rebounds for the... Read More.

Gilgeous-Alexander, Holmgren lead Thunder to 102-87 win over Nuggets in season opener

Saturday, October 26 by Ponca City Now

By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports WriterDENVER (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 28 points, Chet Holmgren added 25 as part of a stellar all-around performance, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Denver Nuggets 102-87 on Thursday night in the season opener for both teams.Holmgren proved to be a handful on both ends of the... Read More.

Cowley Tiger Volleyball Team Needs Four Sets to Win in National Tourney Opener

Thursday, November 17 by Lyman James

The No. 3-seeded Cowley College volleyball team shook off the rust of not playing for 11 days by defeating 14th-seed Bismarck State College (ND) 25-17, 25-20, 23-25, 25-11 in the first round of the NJCAA Division II National Tournament played Thursday in Cedar Rapids, IA.Cowley (39-3), winners of 10 matches in a row, advances... Read More.

NOC sweeps NEO in conference opener

Friday, February 5 by Lyman James

MIAMI, Oklahoma -- The Northern Oklahoma College Mavs and Lady Mavs swept NEO Thursday night in the Region 2 opener. The 10th ranked Mavs (6-0) were 82-68 while the Lady Mavs (1-4) won 69-67. Lady Mavs 69, NEO 67 Mia Brown scored 23 points including the game winning driving layup with :06 remaining in a 69-67... Read More.

#3 ranked NOC Mavs baseball team split with Hesston in season opener

Thursday, February 4 by Lyman James

The #3 Northern Oklahoma College Mavericks split a pair of games with Hesston (KS) Tuesday at NOC. NOC (1-1) won the first game 8-2 and lost the night cap 10-9. “Walks were a problem for our pitching staff all day and it caught up to us in game 2.,” said coach Ryan Bay. “There... Read More.

NOC splits games with Cowley in season opener

Thursday, January 21 by Lyman James

The Northern Oklahoma College Mavs and Lady Mavs opened the 2021 season Wednesday night splitting two games against Cowley College at Foster-Piper Fieldhouse. The #13 Mavs (1-0) beat #24 Cowley 110-96 while the Lady Mavs (0-1) lost to the Cowley women 89-66. Mavs 110, Cowley 96 In an early season match-up between top 25 teams,... Read More.

OSU Season Opener Pushed Back To Sept. 19

Wednesday, September 9 by Lyman James

Oklahoma State’s football game with Tulsa, which was originally slated for this weekend, has been rescheduled for Saturday, September 19th at Boone Pickens Stadium.Tulsa requested the new date due to COVID 19 protocols and limited practice time for the Golden Hurricane.

NOC Mavs sweep Redlands in conference opener

Friday, March 13 by Lyman James

The NOC Mavs opened Region 2 play Thursday sweeping Redlands 17-5 and 10-9 in Tonkawa. The 4th ranked Mavs (23-4) were led in Game 1 by Bryan Burgos who had four hits to lead an 18 hit attack. Geo Blackshaw added three hits while Ben MacNaughton, Jaken Snider, Bryant Bailey, and Read More.