Scoring Drought Dooms Eagles

Kelvin Knight scored 18 points in a win over McMurry University.

GAME DETAILS
Sewanee 84, University of the Ozarks 70
Records: University of the Ozarks (2-10), Sewanee (11-1)
Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018
Atlanta, Ga. | Dorough Fieldhouse
Comfort Inn and Suites Holiday Classic

THE BASICS
A six-minute scoring drought cost the Eagles a chance at a win as Sewanee moved to 11-1 with a 84-70 victory Sunday in the Comfort Inn and Suites Holiday Classic. With Sewanee leading 65-56 at the 9:13 mark of the second half, the Eagles were unable to put any points on the board until the 4:10 mark. Sewanee scored 13 points during that span. The Eagles trailed 42-38 at the half and hung around early in the second half. But Sewanee had a solid shooting day, hitting 51 percent from the field, including 43 percent from the three-point line, and hit 22-of-27 from the free throw line. Meanwhile, the Eagles made 41 percent from the floor and 66 percent from the free throw line.

LEADERS
Scoring - Lance Gardner (13)
Rebounding - Kelvin Knight (6)
Assists - Bryson Johnson (6)

KEY STATISTICS
The Eagles went scoreless during a six-minute stretch in the second half, while Sewanee scored 13 points.

NOTABLES
Bryson Johnson was named to the Comfort Inn and Suites Holiday Classic All-Tournament Team for his performance. Johnson averaged 15.0 points and 5.0 assists over two games in the tournament.

OZARKS STARTERS
Bryson JohnsonEthan BowmanZach BoboKelvin KnightTim Turpin

UP NEXT
The Eagles will host Howard Payne January 3 and Sul Ross State January 5.