Tyler, Texas-The Texas-Tyler Patriots outscored the University of the Ozarks men's basketball team 50-33 in the second half to earn a 89-67 win Saturday in American Southwest Conference play.

The Patriots (10-6, 6-4 ASC) held a 39-34 halftime lead, but went on a 11-0 run early in the second half to move ahead 62-43. The Patriots hit 18-of-31 (58%) from the floor in the second half, while Ozarks (6-9, 1-8 ASC) made 9-of-27 (33%). Texas-Tyler also grabbed 22 rebounds in the second half and limited the Eagles to only ten.

Josh Berard scored 25 points and Jace Richardson added 18 points.

Ozarks will host Louisiana College January 19.