SEARCY – In a game tied 12 times with 10 lead changes, Southwestern Oklahoma took the lead for good with 13:28 left and fought off Harding down the stretch to win 87-71 in Great American Conference action at the Rhodes-Reaves Field House.

Harding (5-22, 3-18) pulled within three points twice, the second coming on an Alex Francis 3-pointer with 10:14 left. Southwestern (5-22, 2-19) outscored Harding 17-7 down the stretch, holding the Bisons to only one field goal in the final seven minutes.

Harding had four players in double figures, led by Reggie Anthony with 14. It was the third time this sea...