Box Score The Texas Wesleyan men's basketball team (19-10, 12-9 SAC) lost against Oklahoma City University (15-13, 14-7 SAC) 83-77 on Thursday evening at the Sid Richardson Center.

The Rams started the game off on a 5-0 run as Lamine Komara made a layup and Peyton Sallee followed up with a three-pointer that electrified the crowd. After the Stars went on a 6-0 run of their own, Lamine Komara capped off a dunk to give TXWES a 7-6 lead.

The Rams tied the game at 34 after Davon Berry made both free-throws. In the first half, TXWES did not back down and went into the half-time break trailing 40-34. 

The Rams started the second half on a 17-3 run capped off by a made layup by Lamine Komara. After a made layup by Bryce Harris TXWES led 55-51 with 12:44 left in the game. OCU held a 58-57 lead with 10:37 left in the game. Both teams traded baskets back and forth down the stretch of the game. After a made free-throw by Davon Berry the Rams trailed 68-64 with 6:21 left in the game. 

With 2:34 left in the game, TXWES trailed by three points after a made layup by Vydal Bradford. The Rams were not able to overcome the deficit as the Stars won 83-77.

TXWES shot 34 of 67 (50.7 percent) from the field and 4 of 10 (40 percent) from the three-point line. The Rams ran the court well, scoring 21 points off turnovers. TXWES snagged 32 rebounds, recorded 12 assists, and 5 steals. The Rams also dominated the low post with 52 points in the paint. 

Four different Rams scored in double figures. Peyton Sallee had a team high 20 points, Lamine Komara scored 17 points, Vydal Bradford had 16 points, and Sebastian Karwoski had 10 points.

TXWES moves to 16-17 all-time against OCU. The Rams will cap off the regular season against John Brown University on Saturday Feb. 19 in Siloam Springs, AR.