GAME DETAILS
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor 105, University of the Ozarks 103 OT
Records: University of the Ozarks (9-14, 4-10 ASC), University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (13-9, 8-6 ASC)
Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024
Clarksville, Ark.
THE BASICS
Clarksville, Ark. – All-American Josiah Johnson sank two free throws with three seconds remaining to push Mary Hardin-Baylor to a 105-103 overtime win over the Eagles on Saturday. In the overtime, the Eagles hit a pair of free throws and
Josh Ukpe drilled a three-pointer to go up 95-90. The Eagles kept the lead all the way up until the Crusaders hit a three-pointer with less than a minute to play. Both teams exchanged free throws and the score was tied 103-103 with 56 seconds left. After an Ukpe shot rolled in and out, the Crusaders got the rebound and Johnson drew a foul near the end. The Eagles did get off a desperation shot but couldn't convert. The Eagles shot 48 percent from the field in the game and Ukpe finished with 37 points. Ukpe hit 7-of-15 from the three-point line.
TOP EAGLES
Scoring – (37)
Josh Ukpe
Rebounding – (7)
Jordan Jenkins
Assists – (11)
Tim Eldridge
TURNING POINT
Josh Ukpe's shot with about 11 seconds remaining in overtime literally rolled in and out with the Crusaders grabbing the rebound and going to the free throw line for the game-winner.
TIP-INS
Seniors Jacob Dukes, Tim Eldridge, Carter Little, Stephfan Tabe and Josh Ukpe were honored in a Senior Day Celebration Ceremony before the game.
UP NEXT
The Eagles will travel to Texas to face East Texas Baptist February 15 and LeTourneau February 17 in the final regular season games of the season.