GAME DETAILS
Austin College (9-16, 4-12 SCAC) 86, University of the Ozarks (14-11, 6-10 SCAC) 80
Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025
Sherman, Texas

THE BASICS
Sherman, Texas – The Eagles ended the season with a 86-80 loss against Austin College on Sunday in Texas. Under head coach Matt Bolton, the Eagles posted the most wins since the 2005-06 season (that team also went 14-12). With a .560 winning percentage, Bolton's club has the second highest winning percentage in more than 20 years. The game came down to the wire as the two teams were tied 78-78 after Eric Gooden drilled a three-pointer with just 1:40 left. Austin College would respond with four straight free throws to hold a 82-78 advantage with under 20 seconds to go. But a layup by James Mathews would be the final basket for Ozarks. Justice Marmara led the Eagles with 16 points.

TOP EAGLES
Scoring – (16) Justice Marmara
Rebounding – (10) Cedrick Dodd
Assists – (3) James Mathews, Eric Gooden

TURNING POINT
After an Eric Gooden three-pointer with just 1:40 left to tie the game, 78-78, Austin College would respond with four straight free throws to hold a 82-78 advantage with under 20 seconds to go.

TIP-INS
Under head coach Matt Bolton, the Eagles posted the most wins since the 2005-06 season (that team also went 14-12). With a .560 winning percentage, Bolton's club has the second highest winning percentage in more than 20 years.