GAME DETAILS
University of the Ozarks 66, East Texas Baptist University 65
Records: University of the Ozarks (5-10, 2-5 ASC), East Texas Baptist University (6-10, 3-5 ASC)
Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024
Clarksville, Ark.

THE BASICS
Clarksville, Ark. – The Eagles hung on for a 66-65 win over East Texas Baptist University Saturday for their second straight conference win. The Eagles held a 35-30 halftime lead and then extended its advantage to 52-41 at the end of three quarters before East Texas Baptist made a run. The Eagles opened the third quarter on a 9-0 run. Abby Beene's three-pointer at the 1:31 mark of the third gave the Eagles a 51-36 lead. In the fourth, the Tigers closed the gap to two points with 3:48 remaining and then tied it on their next possession. The Eagles got a big three-pointer from Destini Powell to push the lead to 65-61 with 1:48 left. Beene made it 66-62 with 13 ticks left, but the Tigers hit a three-pointer just seconds later. The Eagles were able to run down the clock and went to the free throw line with three seconds left, but couldn't convert. The Tigers grabbed the rebound for the last possession, but couldn't hit a long desperation shot. Beene led the Eagles with 22 points, finishing 6-of-9 from the three-point line.

TOP EAGLES
Scoring – (22) Abby Beene 
Rebounding – (8) Naomi Smith  
Assists – (3) Amanda Turpin, Abby Beene  

TURNING POINT
The Eagles opened the third quarter on a 9-0 run and ended the quarter with a 52-41 lead heading into the fourth.

TIP-INS
Abby Beene hit four three-pointers in the first half and finished with six from long-range. Beene finished 6-of-9 and scored 22 points in 36 minutes of play.

UP NEXT
The Eagles will host Howard Payne University January 18 and Sul Ross State January 20.