GAME DETAILS
University of the Ozarks 69, Hendrix College 54
Records: University of the Ozarks (6-3), Hendrix College (6-6)
Monday, Dec. 30, 2024
Clarksville, Ark.

THE BASICS
Clarksville, Ark. – The Eagles trailed just once in the game en route to an impressive 69-54 win against Hendrix College on Monday afternoon. The Eagles started the game with back-to-back three-pointers and never looked back holding a 24-15 first quarter lead and a 35- 24 halftime lead. Naomi Smith was nearly unstoppable as she scored in a variety of ways throughout the game and ended with 25 points and 12 rebounds. Neither Abby Beene or Lili Garcia came off the court during the game and scored 20 and 12 points, respectively. Each hit three from long-range in the win. Hendrix would make a run in the third quarter to climb within five points, but the Eagles rebounded to increase their lead to double digits by the end of the quarter. Hendrix would cut the deficit to single digits in the fourth quarter, but the Eagles always answered to keep the Warriors from any serious threats. The Eagles dished out 19 assists with eight of those coming from Jaslynn Marsh.

TOP EAGLES
Scoring – (25) Naomi Smith
Rebounding – (12) Naomi Smith  
Assists – (8) Jaslynn Marsh

TURNING POINT
Naomi Smith scored 12 fourth quarter points and finished with 17 second half points as she hit baskets from the three-point line, on pull up jumpers and drives in the lane. 

TIP-INS
Starters Abby Beene and Lili Garcia never came off the court during the game and scored 20 and 12 points, respectively.

UP NEXT
The Eagles host Centenary College January 4 in conference place.