GAME DETAILS
University of the Ozarks 89, Concordia University Texas 81
Records: University of the Ozarks (9-13, 4-9 ASC), Concordia University Texas (9-13, 6-7 ASC)
Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024
Clarksville, Ark.
THE BASICS
Clarksville, Ark. – The Eagles won their third conference game in a row with a 89-81 win over Concordia University Texas on Thursday night. The Eagles shot nearly 58 percent from the field in the game and
Tim Eldridge hit 5-of-6 from the three-point line. The Eagles held a narrow 50-47 lead at halftime behind a 19-of-30 (63%) shooting performance from the field. Concordia had a couple of leads early in the second half, but the Eagles established a strong offensive game to counter. The Eagles held a ten point advantage on
Justice Marmara's layup with less than seven minutes to play. A dunk by
Jacques Njeanwobe put the Eagles in front 84-69 with 2:33 to play and seal the win for Ozarks.
Tim Eldridge shot 8-of-12 from the field to finish with 25 points.
Josh Ukpe had 20 points and 13 rebounds.
TOP EAGLES
Scoring – (25)
Tim Eldridge
Rebounding – (13)
Josh Ukpe
Assists – (6)
Justice Marmara
TURNING POINT
The Eagles owned the final 15 minutes of the game after Concordia took a lead early in the second half.
TIP-INS
Tim Eldridge drilled five three-pointers to score 25 points. It was the 14th game of the season where Eldridge has hit a three.
UP NEXT
The Eagles will host Mary Hardin-Baylor February 10 for Senior Day.
