SHAWNEE –
Kadesha Cooper scored 20 points and
Tasha Edge ripped down 17 rebounds in Oklahoma Baptist's 73-70 loss Monday.
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The OBU faithful bid a Noble Complex goodbye to seniors Edge,
Lexi Williams and
Haley Ballard.
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OBU scored 29 first half points in the first quarter, but SNU trimmed the lead to four points by halftime and took the lead in the third quarter. The Crimson Storm never led by more than six points.
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The Lady Bison tied the game 68-68 with just over three minutes left in the game, but got just one more basket from there.
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Cooper's 20 is a career high at OBU.
McKenzie Cooper added 19 points and
Autumn Avina had 13 points, 10 rebounds and six assists. All 17 of Edge's rebounds were on the defensive end. Her personal best is 19 rebounds. The school record is 21 by Janett Vasquez.
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The Lady Bison play at Southwestern Oklahoma State in Weatherford Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.
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