Jets hang on 67-66 over Seminole

Gavin Barnard
Gavin Barnard

Oryne Stewart had 15 points off the NOC Enid bench and Gavin Barnard's late steal was the difference as the Jets held off Semonole 67-66 Monday night in Enid.

NOC Enid had a good first half building a 34-22 lead before the Trojans rallied to within striking distance.  The Jets led 67-62 late before the Trojans cut the lead to 67-66.  As the Trojans worked for the final shot, Bernard reached in and stole the ball as time ran out.

Preston Murphy's late free throw proved to be the difference in the one point win as the Jets held on.  

Barnard also reached double figures with 12 and Murphy added 10.  Bernard added eight rebounds and four assists for the Jets who shot 37% from the floor.

The Jets (15-10) improved to 4-8 in league while Seminole (16-10) improved to 6-6 in conference.

The Jets are at Murray State on Feb. 20 at 7:30 p.m.

Jets 67, Seminole 66

                 1     2--Total

Seminole   22   44-- 66

Jets          34   33-- 67

Jets--O. Stewart 15, G. Barnard 12, P. Murphy 10, J. England 9, N. Brown 6, D. Yearby 6, R. Shore 5, M. Ayers 4.