Last Minute Play Gave USAO the Victory Over SCU
Senior Writer
Preston Palm
Game Recap
Basketball (Men's)
Date Publuished:
July 7, 2025
Photography:
Laura Barrios Bardi
Full Article:
**Author**: Preston Palm, Senior Writer Quezada came up big down the stretch as he was fouled on a layup, which sealed the game for the Drovers. Freshman forward Ryein Kennedy got a crucial stop in the last few seconds of the game. After the final buzzer, USAO won 73-69. - **USAO Record**: 15-6 overall, 10-5 SAC - **Halftime Score**: USAO 42, SCU 37 - **Winning Streak**: 13 straight wins over SCU - **Defensive Play**: Kennedy's crucial stop in final seconds - **Coach Quote**: Chris Francis on having a target on their back due to program success
Game Details:
USAO's men's basketball team (15-6, 10-5 SAC) was back in action last night as they faced off against conference opponent Southwestern Christian University (SCU). USAO came into last night's contest with 13 straight wins over the Eagles. | - **Final Score**: USAO 73, SCU 69 | - **Key Moment**: Quezada fouled on layup to seal victory | - **Next Game**: Saturday, Feb. 13 at 3:45 p.m. vs Mid-America Christian University (MACU)
Key Statistics:
Senior guard Reggie Quezada started the game off right scoring the USAO's first six points. Both teams went back-and-forth in the early portions of the first half; however, USOA maintained a lead going into halftime with a score of 42-37. | The Eagles came out hot to start the second half going on an 11-4 run to turn their halftime deficit into a 49-42 lead. SCU led the majority of the second half; however, USAO slowly but surely chipped at SCU's lead as the clock wound down. With less than five minutes to go, the Drovers found themselves down by two points. | - **Reggie Quezada**: 16 points, 11 rebounds, 7 assists (led the team) | - **Cade Allen**: 14 points, 1 assist, 1 steal | - **Niiehii Blackbear**: 12 points, 13 rebounds (double-double) | - **Ryein Kennedy**: 7 points, 6 rebounds (best performance of season) | - **Jaden Harrell**: 6 points, 4 rebounds, 10 assists (game-high)
"Some of these guys haven't fully seen how we have a target on our back every night because of what this program has done, and that we're going to get every team's best shot," Coach Chris Francis said.
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