Box Score Game Details:
Tuesday, February 27, 2024 
Conway, Ark. | Warrior Field

Game Result: University of the Ozarks 10, Hendrix College 5

Records:
University of the Ozarks (6-4)
Hendrix College (3-5)
 
Game One Overview
Conway, Ark. – The Eagles had a big fifth inning scoring five runs while starting pitcher Franco struck out six and Daulton Johnson drove in six runs to push the Eagles to a 10-5 win over Hendrix College Tuesday night. With the Warriors leading 2-0, four different players drove in runs for the Eagles in the fifth. Jake Dempsey had a sacrifice fly, Ethan Cash had an RBI single, Johnson had a two-run single and Cole Clark had an RBI groundout.  Hendrix got one run back in the bottom half of the inning, but the Eagles responded with a pair of runs in the sixth and seventh. Johnson had another RBI in the ninth to cap an outstanding night. Juan Munoz, Dempsey and Cash had two hits each. Franco tossed five innings to receive the win. He issued just one walk.

Coach Gentry Quote
"This was a good team win tonight. Jhasir got his first collegiate win and Daulton had a great night. I'm proud of the way our team made adjustments that led to this win. Sianca did a good job coming in and closing out the game."

Pitching Decisions:
WP: Jhasir Franco
LP: Dylan Kalmus

Up Next:
The Eagles will host Hardin-Simmons University for a three-game series March 1-2.