Santa Cruz Warriors Beat Oklahoma City Blue, 112-108

January 8, 2023

The Santa Cruz Warriors (2-3) beat the Oklahoma City Blue (2-4), 112-108, on Sunday afternoon at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, OK. 

Forward Lester Quinones led the Warriors with 36 points and guard Dusty Hannahs followed with 25 points. Forward Zeke Moore added 16 points and six rebounds and center Jayce Johnson contributed 17 rebounds in the win. 

Forward Adam Mokoka led the Blue with 25 points and nine rebounds. Guard Jaden Shackelford added 15 points, and forward Robert Woodard II and center Noah Starkey contributed 14 points each.

The Blue led by as many as 11 points in the first quarter, but the Warriors tied the game, 31-31, heading into the second frame. The contest remained close throughout the second quarter, but the Warriors held the lead heading into the second half, 60-49.

The Warriors maintained the lead throughout the third quarter, eventually building to a 17-point advantage over the Blue. Oklahoma City fought back to tie the game mid-way through the fourth quarter, however the Warriors held on to secure the win, 112-108.  

Santa Cruz will return to Santa Cruz for back-to-back games against the Sioux Falls Skyforce on Thursday, January 12 and Friday, January 13 at 7 p.m. PST at Kaiser Permanente Arena. To purchase tickets or for more information on the Santa Cruz Warriors, visit santacruzbasketball.com or call (831) 713-4400.