POINT LOOKOUT, MO — In a n intense Sooner Athletic Conference battle at the College of the Ozarks, the Bobcats were narrowly defeated by the John Brown University Golden Eagles on Saturday. The final score of 75-70 left the Bobcats reflecting on what might have been in a game where they couldn't quite close the gap, despite a close halftime score of 40-34 in favor of the Golden Eagles.

Garrett Snyder led the scoring for the Bobcats with a solid 20 points, closely followed by Caleb Faulkner with 14 points and Jay Baxter, who contributed 13 points along with a commendable defensive effort featuring 4 steals and 2 blocks. Altogether, the Bobcats displayed a resilient team effort, but it wasn't enough to surmount the challenge posed by John Brown's sharpshooters, including Trae Oetting who topped the game with 29 points.

The additional players from College of the Ozarks also showed grit with notable performances from Andrew Dalton racking up 8 rebounds and DJ Quarles contributing defensively with a steal. The previous encounter between the two teams on November 16 had resulted in a more decisive win 102-76 victory for John Brown, highlighting the progress the Bobcats have made in tightening the score gap since their last clash.

Looking forward, the Bobcats will seek to rebound as they prepare to face Langston University on January 23 in Langston, Oklahoma. With the season progressing, every game is crucial for improving their standing within the conference.