Jets Edge Texans in Overtime Thriller to Close Regular Season
ENID, Okla. (Interstat) — Darian Grant posted a double-double with 17 points and 10 rebounds as Northern Oklahoma-Enid edged South Plains 81-78 in overtime Sunday in a men’s junior college basketball regular-season finale.
The Jets built a 70-68 lead through three quarters despite being outscored by two points in a frenetic first half. Both teams struggled offensively after halftime, combining for only 19 points in the third quarter, setting up the tight finish.
Grant led a balanced Jets attack. Riley Shore added 17 points, seven rebounds and five assists, while Dontrell Yearby scored 15. Antallah Sandlin’el led the Texans with 19 points and eight rebounds. Keith Richard and Deion Ware added 16 and 18 points, respectively.
Northern Oklahoma-Enid finishes the season 15-11. South Plains ends at 23-8.