Oklahoma City, Okla. - The Eagles made their season debut in the Nest in front of a packed Homecoming crowd and earned an exhibition win against Sterling College.
 
OC switched up the tone of their defense and showed off a man-to-man defense that had ten steals which led to 18 fast break points. The defensive effort held Sterling to just 24.6 percent from the floor on the night.
 
Oklahoma Christian had three players in double figures, led by Antonio Gordon, a transfer from Southeastern Louisiana, with 20 points in his debut. Gordon also had 6 rebounds, 4 steals, and 3 blocks, including a pin-block that electrified the crowd.
 
Drew Tennial, the Eagles leading returning scorer, had 17 points on 7/8 shooting to go with 4 rebounds. And Moun'Tae Edmundson, the junior point guard, filled the stat sheet with 10 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists.
 
The Eagles will return to the Nest next week for a two-day event where they will take on Black Hills State, who reached the final four last season, and Metro State. OC will take on Metro State t 7:30 p.m. on Friday to kick off their portion of the event.