WEATHERFORD – SWOSU Men's Basketball won a second consecutive conference game at home after capturing a 74-63 win over Southern Nazarene on Saturday afternoon. The Bulldogs will enter Christmas Break with the taste of victory heading into a nearly two-week hiatus from competition. 
 
The Bulldogs methodically took care of business, outscoring the Crimson Storm in both halves to earn the first double-digit win of the season. SWOSU turned 14 SNU turnovers into 19 points while committing just eight turnovers themselves.
 
SWOSU saw success all day getting to the foul line. The Dawgs shot 28 attempts from the charity stripe – just one shy from tying a season high. They finished 24-for-28 to set a new season best free throw percentage at 86%.
 
Those free throws alongside taking care of the ball allowed the Bulldogs to keep the visitors at bay and avoid any potential comeback attempt. SWOSU led for over 38 minutes of the game and did not trail in the second half. They led by any many as 14 and went on to win by 11.
 
Both sides shot similar numbers in the game. After shooting 38% in the first half, SWOSU improved that to 48% after halftime to finish at 42% overall. SNU shot 41% in the game and was held to sub-40 in the second half. Both teams made four three-point shots in the game on 25% or less shooting.
  
Ben Smith led all scorers with 19 points while grabbing seven rebounds.
 
Jalen Johnson (15) and Denali Alexander (15) combined for another 30 points.
 
Mark Berry, fresh off a double-double against Oklahoma Christian, added eight points and seven rebounds.
 
SWOSU (2-7, 2-2 GAC) will be back to action for an exhibition game against Division I Tulsa on December 29 before returning to regular season play after the new year. The Dawgs pick back up with GACtion on January 4 at Southern Arkansas. The next home game comes a week later, January 11, against Henderson State.