Dillard Overpowers Oakwood Behind Efficient Second-Half Surge

(Interstat) — Dillard used a dominant second-half performance to defeat Oakwood 87-74 in a men’s NAIA basketball game Saturday. The host Bleu Devils outscored the Ambassadors 50-27 after halftime, erasing a 10-point deficit. Dillard’s decisive run was fueled by superior three-point shooting and ball security, making 13 of 26 from beyond the arc and committing only seven turnovers. Christian Pichon Jr. led Dillard with 14 points and eight assists, while Devin Lewis added a game-high 17 points. Joshua Barnett scored 19 points for Oakwood. Dillard improved to 10-8 overall, while Oakwood fell to 8-12.