The Benedictine College men’s basketball team went toe to toe with NAIA Div. I preseason No. 2 Oklahoma Baptist on Tuesday night inside the Ralph Nolan Gymnasium.

Benedictine (5-2) made a late run at OBU (6-0) but fell short as the Bison held off the last-minute comeback effort to earn the 54-51 win.

It was the first road game for Oklahoma Baptist University and just the third home game of the season for Benedictine.

The score was tied eight time and the lead changed hands 13 times.

The two teams combined for just 18 second-half field goals in the defensive battle.

Only one player from either team reached double figures as OBU was led in scoring by David Johnson with 11 points.

Benedictine’s leading scorer was Jonathan Anaekwe with 8 points.

— BC Sports Information —