WEATHERFORD, Okla. – SWOSU Men's Basketball opened up their 2017-18 slate of games with a 83-77 exhibition victory over Mid-America Christian. Four players ended in double-figure scoring led by
Charles Beauregard, Jr. with 21 points.
In a close game throughout, the Dawgs found themselves trailing by one at the break 35-34. SWOSU opened up to a 21-12 lead at the midway point of the first half, but MACU settled in and would go on a run to get back in the mix. SWOSU shot 37.9% through the first 20 minutes, compared to 42.9% from their counterpart.
Out of the locker room, the Bulldogs showed more offensive power in the second half by scoring 49 points in the final 20-minute session. Trailing 72-70 with 2:57 on the clock, Beauregard got hot from beyond the arc and erupted for nine-straight points on three possessions in a row including a pull-up three in transition following a defensive rebound that boosted SWOSU with momentum. MACU called timeout but the damage was done.
The Evangels would be forced to foul and extend the game, but SWOSU iced it with made shots at the charity stripe.
Both teams ended the night shooting 44% from the field, but it was the Dawgs who dominated from deep with 11-of-27 (40.7%) made three-pointers. SWOSU also took 31 foul shots, making 24 of them for a 77.4% rate.
Beauregard ended 5-for-6 from three-point land, while collecting three rebounds and also came away with a steal.
Jerry Hurt added 17 points,
Justin King came away with 14 and
Devin Pugh missed a double-double by one rebound with 10 points and nine boards.
SWOSU will conclude its exhibition slate on Saturday against Oklahoma City on the road. Tipoff is at 2 pm from Abe Lemons arena in OKC.
