GAME DETAILS
Sul Ross State University 62, University of the Ozarks 59
Records: University of the Ozarks (6-11), Sul Ross State University (10-8)
Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024
Clarksville, Ark.

THE BASICS
Clarksville, Ark. – The Eagles had another tough loss Saturday in non-conference play dropping their game against Sul Ross State University 62-59. The Eagles have lost their last four home games by an average of just five points.  The Eagles held a narrow 28-27 halftime lead and the game went back-and-forth the entire second half. Sul Ross built a 52-43 lead with 8:27 left in the second half, but the Eagles made a run to close it to three points on a big three-pointer from Justice Marmara. Tim Eldridge would drill a three-pointer to pull the Eagles within 58-57 at the 2:52 mark. But the Eagles could never take the lead back. Dylan Archey led the Eagles with 11 points behind a 2-of-6 effort from the three-point line. 

TOP EAGLES
Scoring – (11) Dylan Archey
Rebounding – (8) Timquorian Johnson
Assists – (3) Eric Gooden  

TURNING POINT
Sul Ross held the lead in the final 15:46 of the game even though the Eagles cut it to one point on multiple occasions, including with 14 seconds left.

TIP-INS
Dylan Archey led the Eagles with 11 points behind a 2-of-6 effort from the three-point line.

UP NEXT
The Eagles will host UT Dallas January 24 and then head to play the Comets in Texas January 27.