The NOC Mavs rebounded from Thursday's loss to NOC Enid with a 73-64 win over Redlands Saturday afternoon at Foster-Piper Fieldhouse.

NOC (12-1) improved to 8-2 in Region 2 while Redlands (8-7) fell to 2-7 in league play.

Tyrel Morgan led the Mavs with 27 while JD Ray added 14.

"It wasn't a pretty win, but it was a win," said coach Donnie Jackson.  "We did some good things in spots, and I'm proud of the guys for finding a way.  Tyrel (Morgan) carried us yesterday. It was a much needed performance."

The Mavs never trailed in Saturday's game but could never put the Cougars away.

The Mavs led 41-33 and then built a 69-49 lead but Redlands rallied to within 69-59 with 2:27 left.  The Mavs then played out the string winning 73-64.

Morgan had 11 rebound while Mark Berry added eight.  Ray had four assists and Morgan added three steals.

The Mavs shot 43% from the field and 74% from the foul line.

NOC hosts Connors on Monday.

"We have a big game tomorrow against Connors.," Jackson said.  "They are a very physical team and have two of the top players in conference. There is a lot at stake in the conference standings so we need to be ready for their best shot."

Connors (10-2) is 6-2 in league play.

Mavs 73, Redlands 64

                      1     2---Total

Redlands        33   31-- 64

Mavs             41   32-- 73

Mavs--T. Morgan 27, J. Ray 14, D. McLean 9, C. Dennis 6, M. Berry 6, N. Goodlow 5, S. Grisby 4, A. Lederer 2.