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Three Takeaways From OKC Thunder’s Blowout Loss to Hornets
The Oklahoma City Thunder were shocked by the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night in Paycom Center, losing 124-97. This is OKC’s second loss in as many days, losing last night in Phoenix to the Suns 108-105.
The Thunder’s record is now 30-7 and they are 6-6 in their last 12 games. The No. 1 seed in the Western Conference is playing its worst stretch of basketball in over two years.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 21 points on 7-of-21 shooting to keep his 20-point streak alive. OKC shot a rough 28.2% from three-point range and 66.7% from the charity stripe.
Here are three takeaways from the Thunder’s 27-point home loss.
1. Inability to Make Shots
The glaring struggle for the Thunder tonight was on offense, with the team shooting 36.6% from the floor and 28.2% from three-point range. It’s difficult for any team to win shooting that poorly in a game.
The Thunder found open look after open look across the perimeter, but were unable to convert at a high rate. The Hornets were able to consistently help off of perimeter shooters to bring more defensive attention around Gilgeous-Alexander and inside the paint.
Poor shooting creates poor spacing and poor spacing creates ugly offensive execution. Poor spacing and shooting defined OKC’s woes against Charlotte.
2. Young and Hungry Hornets
Charlotte was by far the more energetic team in its win, amped up on both ends from start to finish, flying in for every loose ball. The young team came in looking to send Loud City home unhappy and they succeeded.
The Thunder were on the back end of an away/home back-to-back, having to quickly fly in from Phoenix to prepare for the game. The Hornets smelt blood in the water early, taking the game from their very first run.
After the game was tied at 33 at the end of the first quarter, Charlotte blazed into a 23-7 run throughout a large part of the second quarter to grasp a firm control of the flow of the game. The Thunder’s struggling offense could not find any momentum to claw back into the hole they fell into.
Charlotte’s shooting performance was remarkable from distance. With a plethora of shots taken with great difficulty, the Hornets managed to shoot 51.4% from three-point range.
The Hornets came in hungry and caught the reigning champions by surprise.
3. Gilgeous-Alexander Keeps Streak Alive Amid Struggles
Gilgeous-Alexander scoring above 20 points, with 21, to keep his historic 20-point streak alive, is the lone positive from a rough loss. Despite struggling through constant full-court pressure and double teams from the Hornets, the reigning MVP was able to muster just enough to keep his hunt for the record alive.
Gilgeous-Alexander shot 7-of-21 from the floor and 1-of-6 from three in the loss, adding six assists to his totals. He was OKC’s only 20-point scorer on the night.
The Canadian’s streak of scoring 20-or-more points now sits at 108 games, 18 behind Wilt Chamberlain’s record of 126.
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OHP issues Endangered Missing Advisory for Logan County teen
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol has activated an Endangered Missing Advisory for a 16-year-old last seen Saturday evening in Logan County.
According to troopers, Beniya Scott-Pettit was last seen on Feb. 21, 2026, at approximately 5 p.m. in Logan County.
She is described as 5 feet 3 inches tall, weighing about 260 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a black hoodie and light gray sweatpants.
Authorities say there is no associated vehicle and she is believed to have left on foot. Her destination and direction of travel are unknown.
The advisory states the juvenile has been diagnosed with anxiety and has a history of self-harm, prompting the endangered designation.
Anyone who sees Beniya Scott-Pettit or has information about her whereabouts is urged to call 9-1-1 immediately.
This remains an active advisory. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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Oklahoma Falls Short Against Texas A&M as Sooners Struggle from Field
NORMAN — Even on a stagnant offensive night, the Sooners had a chance late — but they were unable to finish.
Oklahoma fell 75-71 to Texas A&M for its second loss in a row. The Sooners’ defeat marks their second against the Aggies this season, as they lost to A&M in College Station on Jan. 10.
OU fell to 13-14 overall and 3-11 in SEC play with the loss, while A&M improved to 19-8 and 9-5 with the victory.
Here are three takeaways from the game:
Three-point shooting not enough for OU
Oklahoma’s shooters pulled the trigger often from deep.
The Sooners went 11-of-30 from beyond the arc. Five different OU players — Dayton Forsythe, Kuol Atak, Nijel Pack, Xzayvier Brown and Jadon Jones — hit multiple 3-pointers.
The problem? Oklahoma didn’t have the same efficiency inside the perimeter.
Oklahoma shot 33 percent from the floor. The Sooners particularly struggled in the second half, making only seven of their 28 field-goal attempts (25 percent).
OU also couldn’t find much offense down low, as the Aggies outscored the Sooners 32-12 in the paint.
Despite these woes from the field, OU was within reach until the final seconds.
Trailing 74-71 with 18 seconds left, the Sooners had a chance to tie the game. But Forsythe missed a three-point attempt, and the Aggies secured the rebound.
A&M guard Rylen Griffen made one of his two free-throw attempts to ice the Aggies’ win.
Forsythe logs quality bench minutes
Forsythe didn’t start Saturday’s game, but he was still one of Oklahoma’s most impactful players.
A sophomore guard from Dale, OK, Forsythe logged 14 points on 4-of-10 shooting, and he made two 3-pointers. He played 29 of the game’s 40 minutes.
In addition to his scoring numbers, Forsythe registered six assists and one rebound. Five of his assists came in the first half.
Forsythe entered Saturday’s game averaging 5 points, 1.5 rebounds and 1.7 assists. His XXXX points were a season high, and it marked only his third time in double figures in the 2025-26 season.
Two home games left
After Saturday’s loss, the Sooners have only two games remaining at the Lloyd Noble Center this year.
Oklahoma will host Auburn on Tuesday before playing its final home game against Missouri on March 3.
The Sooners came into Saturday’s game ranked No. 69 in the NET, which are used heavily by the NCAA Tournament selection committee. A win against the Aggies would have added another quad-two victory to OU’s resume, but the Sooners squandered their chance to climb in the NET.
Realistically, Oklahoma’s only chance to make the tourney is to win the SEC Tournament. Even if the Sooners were to win all four of their remaining regular-season games and a handful of contests at the SEC tourney, they likely would be on the wrong side of the bubble.
Tuesday’s game against Auburn will tip off at 8 p.m.
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Oklahoma FFA celebrates National FFA Week, 100th Year
Nearly 500 FFA chapters across Oklahoma are preparing to celebrate National FFA Week, highlighting the role agricultural education plays in developing future leaders and feeding the world.
Central Area Vice President Bonham Eslick and Southwest Area Vice President Hudson Andrews joined News 9 to talk about how they got involved in FFA, why the organization matters and what’s ahead as Oklahoma FFA marks its 100th year.
Below is the full Q&A from that conversation.
How did you first get started in FFA?
Eslick: I’m a very traditional, stereotypical ag student. I grew up on a cattle operation, so I knew from a very young age that as soon as I got the opportunity, I was going to be in an ag class. But what I didn’t know when I got started was how many different opportunities it would have to offer for us.
Hudson, what about you?
Andrews: I had a buddy in 7th grade who showed pigs, and he said, “Hey, why don’t you show pigs with me next year?” I said, “OK.” So I asked my parents, and they told me yes. In 8th grade, I checked the box and joined an ag class. I started showing swine, and it snowballed into what it is today.
Hudson, why did you want to represent FFA at the state level for Oklahoma?
Andrews: The first time I saw a state officer was at state convention my eighth grade year. I saw what they did, how they carried themselves and how poised they were. I thought, “That’s cool, I want to do that one day.”
As time went on, I felt like that dream was too big. But over the years, I saw how FFA affected me, the people around me and even my brother. I realized it left an impact on people whether I knew what I was doing or not. I decided I wanted the opportunity to intentionally leave an impact on someone for a full year, and that’s why I ran.
Bonham, why is it important to bring awareness to FFA?
Eslick: FFA is agricultural education, and agriculture feeds the world. Agriculturalists make up 2% of the population and are responsible for feeding the other 98%.
It’s important for younger people and high school students to understand what it takes to feed the world. National FFA Week brings attention to that by setting aside one week each year to celebrate the organization.
Hudson, what’s next for you all and for FFA at the state level?
Andrews: At the end of the year, we have state convention. It’s the 100th year of FFA, and we’re celebrating the 100th convention. We’re also the 100th state officer team, so that’s a big milestone.
More immediately, we have the Oklahoma Youth Expo, the largest youth livestock show in the world. Thousands of animals and students will be at the Oklahoma City Fairgrounds in March. Of course, we’re also celebrating National FFA Week right now.
How can high school students get involved?
Eslick: It’s as easy as asking. Ag teachers at schools want to help. Having the courage to go up and ask how to get involved or how to show an animal is the first step.
If you want to be part of FFA, dive in headfirst. The organization offers so much variety and can help set you up for the rest of your life.
More information about Oklahoma’s FFA chapters and National FFA week, visit FFA’s official website.
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