Men's Basketball Wins Season Opener in 76-72 Thriller Over Southern-University Shreveport
De Queen, Ark. - UA Cossatot men's basketball opened up their season with a win at home, defeating NJCAA Division I's Southern University-Shreveport 76-72 in a thrilling battle
October 31, 2025
The contest remained close throughout, but come crunch time the Colts buckled down and held off the Jaguars behind freshman point guard Amory Arie's 19 points.
The first half was a hard-fought battle, with Cossatot coming from behind to take a 40-39 lead into halftime courtesy of 15 points from Arie, as well as seven from Ephraim Udanyi, a sophomore guard transfer from New Mexico Military Institute.
The second half was somewhat controlled by UAC throught, going up by as much as 10 as returning forward Cherano Calmez had a highlight real dunk, but it was close in the end, as Cossatot held on defensively to secure the 76-72 win.
In addition to Arie, Calmez had 14 points, while freshman guard/forward Bryce Goodwin had nine.
The Colts will be back in action at home on Monday, November 3 against Eastern Oklahoma State College at 7:30 p.m.