DURANT, Okla. – Freshman Reggie Webster recorded his first collegiate double-double, and the Harding Bisons overcame an early 12-point deficit to defeat Southeastern Oklahoma State 70-65 on Saturday afternoon at Bloomer Sullivan Arena.

The victory marks Harding's (19-7, 15-5 GAC) sixth consecutive win and solidifies their hold on third place in the Great American Conference standings. It was also a rare success in Durant, marking just the fourth win for the Bisons in 18 trips to the venue.

Webster was the catalyst for the Harding offense, finishing with a game-high 20 points and 13 rebounds. It was his sixth 20-point performance of the season.

Turning Point

Southeastern (8-18, 7-13 GAC) appeared ready to run away with the contest early, opening the game on an 8-0 run and extending that lead to 27-15 with 6:12 remaining in the first half.

However, the Bisons responded with a 16-3 surge to close the half, briefly taking the lead on a Webster layup before a Savage Storm three-pointer at the buzzer sent Harding into the locker room trailing 33-31.

Second Half Surge

The Bisons found their rhythm from the perimeter in the second half. Ornette Gaines sparked a 10-0 run with a three-pointer at the 11:50 mark to give Harding a 48-47 lead—a lead they would not relinquish. Keyln McBride followed with his 240th career three-pointer during the stretch, leaving him just one shy of the Harding all-time record (241, Will Francis).

Harding extended the lead to as many as nine points following a Webster layup with 6:40 remaining. Southeastern clawed back within three points in the final minute, but Wesley Booker hauled in a critical offensive rebound after a missed shot at the shot-clock buzzer, allowing the Bisons to milk the clock. Webster iced the game with two free throws with 5.4 seconds remaining.

Stat of the Game

Harding dominated the interior, out-rebounding the Savage Storm 35-25. This physical advantage led to a 14-4 edge in second-chance points and a 30-20 advantage in points in the paint.

Individual Leaders

• Harding: Webster (20 pts, 13 reb), Keyln McBride (11 pts, 6 ast), Marko Rangan (10 pts), Wesley Booker (9 pts, 11 reb).

• Southeastern: Chandler Dickinson (18 pts, 8 reb), Ethan Wilkerson (14 pts), Deondre Dunn (12 pts).

Up Next

The Bisons return to Searcy for Senior Night on Thursday, Feb. 26, to host Arkansas-Monticello. Tip-off at Rhodes-Reaves Field House is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.