GAME DETAILS
University of the Ozarks 62, LeTourneau University 58 
Records: University of the Ozarks (4-10, 1-5 ASC), LeTourneau University (5-10, 2-5 ASC)
Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024
Clarksville, Ark.

THE BASICS
Clarksville, Ark. – The Eagles edged LeTourneau University 62-58 for their first conference win of the season Thursday night. The Eagles held a 50-39 lead heading into the fourth quarter, but LeTourneau stormed back to cut it to single digits. A three-pointer by LeTourneau pulled them within 54-50 with 4:35 remaining in the game. Naomi Smith had a big steal and layup at the 2:31 mark to give the Eagles a 57-54 lead. The Eagles controlled the first and second quarter and held a 31-26 lead at halftime. Abby Beene nailed a long three-pointer as the buzzer sounded to end the third quarter. LeTourneau never took the lead in the fourth quarter but cut it to two points with 1:29 left. Heaven Hayden led the Eagles with 14 points.

TOP EAGLES
Scoring – (14) Heaven Hayden
Rebounding – (8) Naomi Smith  
Assists – (5) Amanda Turpin  

TURNING POINT
With the Eagles leading 57-54, LeTourneau had a chance to tie it, but Naomi Smith had an open court steal and layup with 2:31.  

TIP-INS
Lili Garcia had a pair of three-pointers in the win. Garcia has hit a three in five games this season.

UP NEXT
The Eagles will host East Texas Baptist University January 13.