MONTICELLO, Ark. - The University of Arkansas at Monticello Boll Weevil basketball returned home to Steelman Field House Thursday night and welcomed the Rangers of Northwestern Oklahoma State University. Despite leading by eight entering halftime, the Weevils came up short of the Rangers in a heartbreaking 64-59 loss.

Ashton Price led the way for Arkansas-Monticello (7-8, 3-6 GAC), posting 20 points in the game. Price hit 7-15 total field goals on the day and 6-8 free throws. He also contributed ten total rebounds in his 38 minutes, along with four steals, three assists, and a block.

Jakob Zenon was the final Boll Weevil in the double-digits, scoring 14 points on the evening. Zenon hit 5-10 field goals and four three-pointers, while grabbing three rebounds.

Northwestern Oklahoma (6-9, 3-6 GAC) was led by Max Alexander with 26 points.

Arkansas-Monticello fell behind early on the scoreboard in the opening half of the game; however, a jumper from Giancarlo Valdez put the Weevils within one. Northwestern Oklahoma remained in control as the teams exchanged baskets back and forth. The Weevils flipped the script in their favor thanks to a three-pointer from Jakob Zenon to claim the lead with 02:51 left to play. The teams would head to the locker room at the half with the Weevils on top, 37-29.

Arkansas-Monticello carried its momentum into the second 20-minute period, extending its lead to a game-high 12 points; however, Northwestern Oklahoma responded with 15 unanswered points to gain control of the matchup. With 09:35 left to play, the Weevils cut the deficit to two points on four separate occasions; however, the effort proved not enough as the Rangers stayed in control for the remainder of the game. Arkansas-Monticello came out of the contest with a 64-59 loss.

Arkansas-Monticello committed 14 turnovers in the entirety of the match.

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The Weevils will host the Bulldogs of Southwestern Oklahoma State University on Saturday, January 17, inside Steelman Field House at 3:00 p.m.

All live streams and live 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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