GAME DETAILS
UT Dallas 60, University of the Ozarks 46
Records: University of the Ozarks (7-11, 3-6 ASC), UT Dallas (14-4, 6-3 ASC)
Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024
Clarksville, Ark.

THE BASICS
Clarksville, Ark. – UT Dallas held off the Eagles in the second half to pick up a 60-46 win Wednesday night. The Comets held a 31-22 halftime lead as the Eagles struggled from the field hitting only 28 percent in each quarter. The Comet defense then held the Eagles to a 17 percent shooting clip in the third quarter, but things changed in the fourth. Naomi Smith hit a jumper to cut it to 47-39 early in the fourth. A pair of free throws from Heaven Hayden made it 47-41 at the 5:17 mark. Amanda Turpin made a layup to put the Eagles within 47-43 on their next possession. But that would be as close as the Eagles could get. Neither team shot well from the three-point line as the Eagles went 1-of-17 and the Comets made only three. The Comets were able to keep the Eagles from a comeback snagging 52 rebounds in the contest. Naomi Smith posted a double-double with 16 points and 11 rebounds.

TOP EAGLES
Scoring – (16) Naomi Smith
Rebounding – (11) Naomi Smith
Assists – (2) Lili Garcia, Destini Powell  

TURNING POINT
The Eagles had a rough shooting first half and couldn't overcome a 31-22 halftime deficit.


TIP-INS
Naomi Smith posted a double-double with 16 points and 11 rebounds. Smith has averaged a double-double the last seven games.

UP NEXT
The Eagles will head to play the Comets in Texas January 27.