On the road, Oklahoma Christian was overtaken in the lat going to John Brown University 75-70 in Siloam Springs, Ark. Feb. 21.
The Eagles led the game deep into the second half before John Brown put together a late game rally. WIth 10:00 remaining OC led 52-47 after freshmen Charles Baldwin and Keith Harris combined for an 11 point run. JBU countered to take its final lead 60-59 on a three pointer by Pat Smits with 4:59 to go. OC pulled within two points, 64-66, at the two minute mark but was unable to close the gap despite late three-pointers by Brady Page and Baldwin.
The Eagles were led by Baldwin with 14 points and Harris with 13. Jarred Merrill had 11 points and 12 rebounds for his 21st double-double of the season.
OC is 17-10 overall and 6-9 in conference play.