Score: Cameron University 60 – Oklahoma City University 74
Record: Cameron (0-1, 0-0 LSC) – Oklahoma City (1-2)
Location: Aggie Gym, Lawton, Okla.
LAWTON, Okla. – The Cameron University Men's Basketball team opened its 2026-27 home schedule Tuesday evening at Aggie Gym, falling to Oklahoma City University, 74-60. The Aggies battled throughout the opening half, exchanging leads with the Stars before Oklahoma City pulled away in the second half behind an efficient offensive performance. Oklahoma City opened the scoring with a jumper before Xavier Harris answered with a layup to tie the contest at 2-2. Cameron took its first lead following a basket from Jonathan Mercera, and the teams continued to trade baskets throughout the opening minutes. Harris connected on a three-pointer to give the Aggies a 10-5 advantage before Keisean Shields added another three-pointer to extend Cameron's lead to 13-11. The Stars responded with an 11-2 run to take a 22-15 advantage, but Cameron continued to battle offensively. Dominic Fulton connected on a three-pointer, while Harris added another from beyond the arc to keep the Aggies within striking distance. In the closing minutes of the half, Aaron Gashaw provided a spark with consecutive layups, and Kalle Kuhalampi added a basket in transition to tie the game at 29-29. Gashaw completed a three-point play to give Cameron a 30-29 lead before Oklahoma City scored with six seconds remaining to take a 31-30 advantage into halftime. Oklahoma City opened the second half with a basket before Gashaw responded with two free throws. The Aggies continued to keep the game competitive as Harris connected on a jumper and Jordan Peel knocked down a three-pointer to cut the deficit to 41-38. Kalle Kuhalampi added a layup, while Jake Lohman connected from beyond the arc to bring Cameron within two points at 45-43. The Stars answered with timely baskets to maintain their advantage, but Cameron continued to respond. Kuhalampi scored six points during a stretch in the second half, while Harris connected on his third three-pointer of the contest to bring the Aggies within six at 57-51. Cameron later cut the deficit to 59-53 following another basket from Kuhalampi. Oklahoma City extended its lead with a combination of inside scoring and perimeter shooting down the stretch. Shields added two free throws, while Kuhalampi and Champierre Brewer contributed late baskets for Cameron. The Stars scored 43 second-half points while holding the Aggies to 30 to secure the 74-60 victory.
The Leaders
-
Xavier Harris led the Aggies offensively with 15 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, and 1 steal, shooting 5-of-13 from the field and 3-of-7 from three-point range.
-
Kalle Kuhalampi contributed 14 points, 3 rebounds, 2 blocks, and 2 steals, shooting 6-of-12 from the field.
-
Aaron Gashaw added 7 points and 6 rebounds, finishing 3-of-3 from the free-throw line.
-
Keisean Shields recorded 6 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, and 1 block.
-
Jordan Peel contributed 5 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists.
Inside the Box Score
-
From the field, Oklahoma City shot 50% (29-of-58), while Cameron shot 28% (19-of-69).
-
The Stars shot 22% (4-of-18) from three-point range, while the Aggies shot 21% (7-of-34).
-
Oklahoma City held a 34-30 rebounding advantage.
-
The Stars scored 42 points in the paint compared to Cameron's 20.
-
Cameron recorded 10 steals and forced 17 Oklahoma City turnovers, while the Stars finished with 4 steals.
-
The Aggies scored 19 points off turnovers compared to Oklahoma City's 11.
-
Cameron recorded 11 fast-break points, while Oklahoma City finished with 5.
-
The Stars outscored Cameron 43-30 in the second half after holding a narrow 31-30 halftime advantage.
Looking Ahead
The Aggies will go on the road to take on University of Colorado at Colorado Springs in Colorado Springs, CO at 3:00 P.M. (MT).
