RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. - The Bulldogs lost a close one on the road to Arkansas Tech after giving up momentum late in the first half, falling 65-60. 

The first half saw the Dawgs shoot 50% from the field, going 12-for-24 and knocking down four threes. Kray Rogers carried the early offensive load, scoring all 11 of his points before halftime and making four of his first five shots. With three minutes left in the half, the Bulldogs were up 33-20 — their largest lead of the game — and appeared poised to control the second half. Arkansas Tech, however, caught fire to close the half, hitting its final three shots, all from long range, to cut the lead to just 33-29 at the break. 

Tech took its first lead since the opening minute just five minutes into the second half, and the game stayed within two possessions for the final 15 minutes of Saturday's matchup. From the 9:40 mark to 3:40 remaining, the Dawgs didn't score a single point, though Tech managed only five during that stretch, keeping SWOSU within reach despite the drought. Ten made free throws over the final three-plus minutes ultimately sealed the win for the Wonder Boys. Nate Reherman hit a three with 1.7 seconds left, but the Bulldogs still trailed by three, leaving too little time for a comeback. 

The Bulldogs forced only seven turnovers — their first game this season without reaching double digits. 

Kayden Carter led SWOSU with 12 points, adding four rebounds and three assists. Tobias Roland scored 10, while Reherman finished with nine points and a career-high 10 rebounds. 

SWOSU (3-5, 0-2 GAC) returns to the PEC for its home conference opener against Oklahoma Baptist on Thursday at 7:30 p.m.