ARKADELPHIA, Ark. – SWOSU's Damion Thornton had two potential game-winning shot opportunities rim out in the closing seconds as the Bulldogs dropped a 64-63 game to Ouachita on Saturday afternoon at Bill Vining Arena.
 
Ouachita led for most of the game and they had a 60-51 lead with 4:51 to play before SWOSU mounted their final rally. The Dawgs got the game tied at 62-all with just over one minute to play, but Ouachita hit two free throws to lead 64-62 with 26 seconds left. Thornton hit 1-of-2 free throws with 10 seconds left, making it a one-point game and Ouachita missed the front end of a one-and-one, which set up SWOSU with a shot to win the game. Thornton grabbed the rebound and drove the length of the court, missing his first attempt before also having a putback attempt rim off as the buzzer sounded.

Thornton led the Bulldogs with 20 points and eight rebounds while Bralyn James had 16 points and four rebounds off the bench. Jaylan Williams added 11 points and six rebounds while the rest of the team contributed 16 points.
 
For the first time in 2020, SWOSU dropped both games in a weekend and they are now on a three-game slide that makes their record 12-14 (8-12 GAC) with two games to play in the regular season. The Bulldogs will be at home next weekend to host Harding and Arkansas Tech.