Jets suffer first loss at Eastern

JaNai Coleman
JaNai Coleman

WILBURTON, Okla. -- NOC Enid suffered their first loss of the 2025-26 season Monday at Eastern 63-55 in the conference opener.

JaNai Coleman led the Lady Jets with 19 while Riley Trammell had 11 in a reserve role.

Trailing by as much as 11, the Lady Jets rallied to within 56-55 with 3:12 left but Eastern clinched the game at the line late winning 63-55.

Coleman led the team with 10 rebounds while Noel Crabtree had three steals for NOC Enid.  The Lady Jets shot 40% from the floor and 17% from 3-point range.  NOC Enid held Eastern to 33% shooting and 31% from 3-point range.

The Lady Jets (11-1) host Murray on Thursday, Jan. 8, at 5:30 p.m. at the Mabee Center.

Eastern 63, Lady Jets 55

                  1     2     3    4--Total

Lady Jets    12  13   11   19-- 55

Eastern      12   22   11  18-- 63

Lady Jets--J. Coleman 19, R. Trammell 11, L. Mikesell 9, L. Hardy 8, N. Crabtree 5, K. Lemons 2, A. Cook 1.