MONTICELLO, Ark. -  The University of Arkansas at Monticello men's basketball team were defeated by the Rangers of Northwestern Oklahoma State University by a final score of 73-69 inside Steelman Fieldhouse.

Seth Grandberry led Arkansas-Monticello (4-22, 1-19 GAC) again with 19 points in the game. Grandberry hit 7-18 field goals and 5-5 shots from the free throw line while grabbing six rebounds and two assists.

Charles Tempo scored 13 points of his own. Tempo was 4-8 on field goals, 3-6 on three-pointers, and 2-2 on free throws with five rebounds.

Tadarius Jacobs was the final Weevil in double-digits, scoring 13 points on the afternoon. Jacobs was 4-10 on field goals, 1-6 on threes, and 4-5 on free throws with five rebounds and two assists. 

Northwestern Oklahoma (13-13, 10-10 GAC) was led by Cam McDowell with 35 points.

NWOSU primarily led the first half of the game, outscoring the Weevils 34 points to 28. Despite the Rangers holding the lead, UAM shot for 48% compared to Northwestern Oklahoma's 34.6% in the opening half.

The Weevils won the second 20-minute period, outscoring the Rangers 41-39. Northwestern Oklahoma increased their lead to 15 points but saw the Weevils fight back, decreasing it to four, but saw the effort fall flat as the game would conclude with a 73-69 loss.

Arkansas-Monticello committed 12 turnovers in the entirety of the match.

UP NEXT
The Weevils will play one last game inside Steelman Fieldhouse this season on Thursday, February 27 when they take on the Bisons of Harding University, with tip-off set for 7:30 p.m. Our 2024-25 seniors will be recognized upon the completion of the women's game.

All live streams and stats will be available as clickable links on the UAM Men's basketball schedule.

How to follow the Weevils: For more information on Arkansas-Monticello Men's Basketball, visit www.uamsports.com and follow the team's social media channels on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

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