John Brown University makes the trip from Arkansas to play the College of the Ozarks Basketball teams.

The victories went to the C of O Women and the JBU Men with details below from College of the Ozarks Sports Information:

C of O Women 76 JBU 54
The College of the Ozarks Lady Bobcats delivered a commanding performance in their weekend game against the Golden Eagles of John Brown University on January 18, at The K. Dominating the scoreboard with a final score of 76-54, the Lady Cats bolstered their season record to an impressive 12-6 and 10-4 in the conference.

By halftime, the Lady Cats had already carved out a lead, holding the score at 28-22 over the Golden Eagles. They maintained their momentum throughout the second half, leading to their substantial victory. The team's offensive strategy was spearheaded by standout performances, including Susie Moran's impressive 18 points which made her the top scorer of the night. She was well supported by Blythe Benefield and Taylor Rush, each contributing 13 points. Logan Jones and Keara Mattingley also added significantly to the scoreboard with 10 and 15 points respectively.

As the Lady Cats look ahead, they prepare to face Langston University on Thursday, January 23, in Langston, Oklahoma. The Lady Cats look to continue their successful run and build on their five-game winning streak.

JBU Men 75 C of O 70
In an 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.