ALTUS, Oklahoma -- Gavin Barnard scored 35 points in a losing effort Thursday night as the Jets lost at Western 94-89.
The loss dropped the Jets (13-5) to 2-2 in conference while Western (13-2) improved to 2-1 in league play.
Barnard added 10 rebounds and four assists to his 35 points on 12-18 shooting and 2-4 from 3-point range. He also made all nine of his free throws.
Darian Grant added 17 while Dontrell Yearby added 12.
NOC shot 44% from the floor and 32% from 3-point range while Western shot 47% from the field and 29% from the 3-point line.
The Jets host NOC Tonkawa Tuesday, Jan. 20, at the Mabee Center at 7:30 p.m.
Western 94, Jets 89
1 2--Total
Jets 38 51-- 89
Western 37 57 -- 94
Jets -- Gav. Barnard 35, D. Grant 17, D. Yearby 12, R. Shore 8, Gra. Barnard 7, F. Mucharbach 5, Gar. Barnard 3, N. Kuaye 2.