Howard (Tex.) 71, at Northern Oklahoma-Enid 72

ENID, Okla. (Interstat) — The Northern Oklahoma-Enid Jets opened their season with a narrow 72-71 victory over the Howard (Tex.) Hawks in a men’s junior college basketball game on Monday. The Jets, who were projected favorites, held off a late push from the Hawks to secure the win. Darian Grant led Northern Oklahoma-Enid with 16 points and seven rebounds. The Jets capitalized on their free-throw opportunities, making 21 attempts from the line. Howard drops to 0-1 with the loss. Northern Oklahoma-Enid (1-0) travels to Missouri State-West Plains on Tuesday. Read more...