TISHOMINGO, Oklahoma -- The NOC Jets gave 2nd ranked Murray State all they wanted Monday night before falling 87-80 in Tishomingo.
The Jets (15-14) fell to 6-9 in league play while Murray (22-5) improved to 13-2 in Region 2.
Sophomore Rance Kendrick led the Jets with 20 points including five 3-pointers. He also led the Jets with six rebounds and four assists.
Ikenna Okeke also reached double figures with 14 while Jalen Stamps and Josh Crutchfield each had 11.
The Jets shot 38 percent from the floor and 33 percent from 3-point range.
NOC Enid hosts Western Feb. 27 on Sophomore night.
Murray 87, Jets 80
1 2--Total
Jets 35 45-- 80
Murray 40 47-- 87
Jets--R. Kendrick 20, I. Okeke 14, J. Stamps 11, J. Crutchfield 11, Z. McDermott 7, J. Perkins 6, Q. Luckey 6, A. O'Brien 5.