WILBURTON, Oklahoma – The NOC Enid Jets built a lead on the road at Eastern Thursday night but couldn't hold on losing 77-72 in Wilburton.
The Jets were led by Marcell Perry- with 22 points and eight rebounds while Keivon Hudson added 11.
PJ Twa had four assists while Perry added three steals.
The Jets shot 44% from the floor but just 24% from 3-point range.
NOC Enid led 32-29 at half but Eastern outscored the Jets 48-40 in the second half.
The Jets, 0-2 in conference, fell to 8-8 on the year. Easter, 1-1 in conference improved to 13-3 on the season.
The Jets are set to host Western a 4 p.m. Monday at the Mabee Center.
Easter 77, Jets 72
- 2—Total
Jets 32 40-- 72
Eastern 29 48 –77
Jets—M. Perry 22, K. Hudson 11, N. Brown 9, J. Daniels 8, K. Scott 8, J. England 8, P. Twa 4, N. Gore 2.