GAME DETAILS
University of the Ozarks 81, Hendrix College 60
Records: University of the Ozarks (3-8), Hendrix College (2-9)
Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023
Clarksville, Ark.

THE BASICS
Clarksville, Ark. – Amanda Turpin caught fire in the first quarter hitting five three-pointers to lead the Eagles to an impressive 81-60 win over Hendrix College on Saturday. Turpin poured in 26 points in the game as the Eagles made 13 shots from long-range. Abby Beene went 4-for-5 from the three-point line and finished with 16 points. But it was Turpin who proved to be unstoppable in the first quarter as she scored 18 points in a little over six minutes of play. The Eagles led 39-37 at halftime, but outscored the Warriors 23-9 in the fourth quarter to take the win. In the fourth, Beene would hit two three-pointers, Destini Powell would hit one from long-range and Turpin would hit her final of the game to give the Eagles a double-digit win. Powell and Naomi Smith each posted double-doubles in the game. Powell scored 14 points and pulled down ten rebounds while Smith scored 11 points and had 11 rebounds. 

TOP EAGLES
Scoring – (26) Amanda Turpin 
Rebounding – (11) Naomi Smith  
Assists – (7) Lili Garcia  

TURNING POINT
Amanda Turpin started the game off on fire hitting five three-pointers in a little over six minutes and never slowed down as she poured in 26 points behind seven three-pointers. 

TIP-INS
Amanda Turpin and Abby Beene combined to hit 11 three-pointers in the win. Turpin also contributed five blocked shots. Destini Powell and Naomi Smith posted double-doubles in the game.

UP NEXT
The Eagles will travel to Texas for games against Mary Hardin-Baylor January 4 and Concordia University Texas January 6.