SHAWNEE – Oklahoma Baptist University put together a determined effort and gave visiting Henderson State a stern test before falling 86-62 in women's basketball action Thursday in Shawnee.

The loss dropped OBU to 5-6 overall and 1-4 in the Great American Conference. Henderson improved to 10-2 and 5-1 in league play. The Lady Bison remain at home for their next game when they host Ouachita Baptist Saturday, Jan. 5 at 1 p.m. "Buy-one, get-One" tickets will be available for purchase as part of the OBU's month-long "Fanuary" fan-appreciation campaign.

Autumn Avina led OBU with 24 points while team...