GAME DETAILS
University of the Ozarks 89, McMurry University 67
Records: University of the Ozarks (8-13, 3-9 ASC), McMurry University (9-12, 3-9 ASC)
Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024
Clarksville, Ark.

THE BASICS
Clarksville, Ark. – Josh Ukpe hit seven three-pointers and the Eagles led almost the entire way winning 87-67 against McMurry University on Saturday. It is the second straight win for the Eagles. McMurry led early in the game, but the Eagles rallied behind three three-pointers from Ukpe. After a jumper from Timquorian Johnson at the 15:10 mark, the Eagles led the rest of the way. At the half, the Eagles were ahead 50-29 and shot 50 percent from the field. In the second half, McMurry made a couple of runs, but the Eagles dominating offensive performance offset any serious threat. Jordan Jenkins had a pair of monster dunks to ignite the Eagles crowd and provide even more momentum. Ukpe finished with 25 points and went 7-of-13 from the three-point line. 

TOP EAGLES
Scoring – (25) Josh Ukpe
Rebounding – (6) Josh Ukpe, Jordan Jenkins, Timquorian Johnson, Jacques Njeanwobe, Eric Gooden
Assists – (3) Tim Eldridge, Justice Marmara 

TURNING POINT
The Eagles dominated most of the game holding a lead for nearly 35 minutes.

TIP-INS
Josh Ukpe finished with 25 points and went 7-of-13 from the three-point line. Saturday's seven three's are a season high for Ukpe. Ukpe hit five three-pointers in two other games.

UP NEXT
The Eagles will host Concordia University Texas February 8.