GAME DETAILS
Rhodes College 65, University of the Ozarks 64
Records: University of the Ozarks (5-2), Rhodes College (2-5)
Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024
Memphis, Tenn.

THE BASICS
Memphis, Tenn. – Rhodes College pulled off a 65-64 upset over the Eagles on Sunday afternoon in Memphis after making a pair of free throws with just seconds remaining. The Eagles trailed after the first, second and third quarters, but made a late push in the game. Trailing 49-41 heading into the fourth, the Eagles battled back to trim the deficit to 53-47 with 6:50 left on Abby Beene's three-point play. Dalena Fisher made a layup and Naomi Smith hit two free throws to put the Eagles within 55-52 at the 3:59 mark. Rhodes would claim a 63-58 advantage with just 13 seconds left, but Beene drilled a three-pointer. Smith scored on a layup and was fouled after a Rhodes' turnover. Smith sank the free throw and the Eagles went ahead 64-63. However, Rhodes hit a pair of clutch free throws with two seconds left to secure the game. Smith led the Eagles with 24 points and eight rebounds.

TOP EAGLES
Scoring – (24) Naomi Smith 
Rebounding – (8) Naomi Smith  
Assists – (2) Naomi Smith, Abby Beene, Lili Garcia, Nadia Smith

TURNING POINT
Rhodes would hit a pair of clutch free throws with two seconds left in the contest to secure the win.

TIP-INS
Abby Beene played all 40 minutes and scored 21 points behind a 8-of-17 shooting performance from the field.

UP NEXT
The Eagles will host Millsaps College December 19.