GAME DETAILS
Mary Hardin-Baylor 78, University of the Ozarks 49
Records: University of the Ozarks (10-17), Mary Hardin-Baylor (22-5)
Friday, Feb. 23, 2024
Abilene, Texas
THE BASICS
Abilene, Texas – The Eagles were eliminated from the American Southwest Conference Championship Tournament after Mary Hardin-Baylor won 78-49 in Abilene, Texas, in semi-final action Friday afternoon. Mary Hardin-Baylor raced out to a 19-10 lead in the first quarter and never really let the Eagles back into the game. The Crusaders would hold the lead the entire game. A strong third quarter from Mary Hardin-Baylor all but put the game out of reach.
Amanda Turpin led the Eagles with ten points.
Naomi Smith was named to the All-Tournament Team.
TOP EAGLES
Scoring – (10)
Amanda Turpin
Rebounding – (11)
Naomi Smith
Assists – (3)
Abby Beene
TURNING POINT
Naomi Smith played all 40 minutes and pulled down 11 rebounds.
TIP-INS
The senior trio of
Heaven Hayden,
Destini Powell and
Amanda Turpin laced up for the final time in an Eagles' uniform. All three were among the top scorers and rebounders this season.
Naomi Smith was named to the All-Tournament Team.
