Oklahoma Christian, after running off a 12-0 record, was upset in the conference opener by Oklahoma City University 70-61 in Oklahoma City Jan. 6.

The third-ranked Eagles led at halftime 35-28 but were unable to hold the lead as OCU went ahead 46-45 eight minutes into the final period. OC tied it 50-50 with 7:49 to play but OCU used success at the free throw line to build their lead and pushed ahead 65-67. With 1:56 to play OCU scored its final five points at the charity stripe.

Senior All-American Jarred Merrill scored 29 points and pulled in 13 rebounds to lead both teams for the game.