GAME DETAILS
Hendrix College 69, University of the Ozarks 62
Records: University of the Ozarks (1-9, 0-1 SCAC), Hendrix College (1-9, 1-0 SCAC)
Friday, Jan. 2, 2026
Clarksville, Ark.

THE BASICS
Clarksville, Ark. – The Eagles opened conference play with a 69-62 loss against Hendrix College on Friday night after the Warriors mounted a second half comeback. The Eagles put up a strong performance in the first half hitting 57 percent from the field and building a 38-26 lead at halftime. The Eagles maintained the lead for the first seven minutes of the second half before the Warriors took momentum. With the score tied 48-48 at the 10:31 mark, the Warriors went on a 7-0 run. But the Eagles battled back on an Eyal Shamri three-pointer to tie the game, 55-55, with less than five minutes remaining. At the two-minute mark, the game was tied, but Hendrix reeled off a 11-4 run to close out the game. Shamri poured in 28 points to lead the Eagles in scoring. He hit 3-of-5 from the three-point line and 10-of-15 overall from the field. 

TURNING POINT
Hendrix College closed out the game with an 11-4 run in the final two minutes to secure the conference opener for both teams.

TIP-INS
Eyal Shamri used his versatility to score 28 points to lead the Eagles. Shamri has been able to score on long-distance shots as well as driving to the basket. He has averaged 26.3 points the last three games.

UP NEXT
The Eagles will travel to Conway to play Hendrix again on January 4.