Oklahoma City, OK - In a thrilling contest held at Oklahoma City University, the College of the Ozarks Lady Bobcats secured a hard-fought victory against the Southwestern Christian University Eagles on Thursday. The final score of 68-58 underscored a game filled with strategic plays and impressive performances by the Lady Cats.

Leading the way for the Lady Cats were Susie Moran and Abbey Linville, both racking up 17 points each. Moran also completed a double-double with 11 rebounds and contributed two assists and a block. Linville not only scored crucial points but also facilitated the team's offense with seven assists and five rebounds. Additionally, the team saw significant contributions from Logan Jones, who provided nine points, coupled with four rebounds and five assists. Allyssa Joyner added six points and secured seven rebounds aiding the team's defensive efforts.

The game's location was moved to Oklahoma City University due to an unexpected flood at Southwestern Christian's gym. Despite the change in venue, Lady Cats managed to hold the lead at halftime with a score of 22-17 and executed a last-period rally highlighted by multiple crucial 3-pointers to seal the victory over the Eagles.

With this win, the Lady Cats improve their season record to 14-7 overall, looking strong in the Sooner Athletic Conference with a 12-5 mark. The Lady Cats prepare to host Mid-America Christian University on Saturday, February 1, at Keeter Gym, aiming to continue their winning momentum in front of their home fans.