OBU to Take On CCC in Final Bout of 2019

SHAWNEE – The Oklahoma Baptist women's basketball team takes on Central Christian in the final outing of 2019 this Thursday. Tipoff is set for 5 p.m. at the Noble Complex, with coverage on KGFF and live video online at OBUBison.com.
 
Four Bison come into Thursday's matchup with a double-digit point per game average. Kalifa Ford leads the way at 18.2, with McKenzie Cooper following at 16.2. Jaylin Stapleton is third on the team at 12.3, and Ugochinyere Nwarie rounds out the top four with 11 points per game. Ford also leads the team in rebounds with 8.4 per game to go along with 14 steals on the season.
 
The Bison look to bounce back from a hard-fought loss to 25^th-ranked Southwestern Oklahoma State on Saturday. There were two players for the Bison that recorded a double-double in the contest. Nwarie led the way with 24 points and 12 rebounds, while Ford chalked up the other double-double with 17 points and 15 rebounds. Cooper also finished in double digits, scoring 18 points.
 
Reserved and general admission tickets for Thursday's contests are available at the Noble Complex box office, or online at OBUBison.com/Tickets. As part of OBU Athletics' "Jingle Jam" promotion, all general admission tickets are just $1.00. OBU students and faculty/staff receive free admission with their OBU ID.
 
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