GAME DETAILS
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor 95, University of the Ozarks 81
Records: University of the Ozarks (6-6, 1-3 ASC), University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (7-5, 3-2 ASC)
Thursday, Jan. 4, 2023
Belton, Texas

THE BASICS
Belton, Texas – Josiah Johnson scored 34 points to lead University of Mary Hardin-Baylor to a 95-81 win over the Eagles Thursday night in Texas.  The first half went back-and-forth with the Crusaders establishing a 42-35 halftime lead. Tim Eldridge drilled a three-pointer with 1:49 remaining in the half to pull the Eagles within four points. The Crusaders would slowly build a double-digit lead in the second half that eventually would balloon to 22 points. Justice Marmara led the Eagles with 19 points.

TOP EAGLES
Scoring – (19) Justice Marmara 
Rebounding – (10) Jordan Jenkins 
Assists – (2) Josh Ukpe, Justice Marmara  

TURNING POINT
The Crusaders built up a double-digit lead in the second half and the Eagles had trouble playing catch-up.

TIP-INS
Justice Marmara came off the bench to score 19 points to lead the team. Marmara hit 11-of-14 from the free throw line.

UP NEXT
The Eagles will remain in Texas for a game against Concordia University Texas January 6.