Ten Second Half Three-Pointers Doom Eagles

Cordy Winston drives past a defender.

GAME DETAILS
Buena Vista 100, University of the Ozarks 84
Records: University of the Ozarks (3-4), Buena Vista (8-0) 
Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019
Nebraska Wesleyan University Snyder Classic
Lincoln, Neb. | Snyder Arena

THE BASICS

Buena Vista broke open a tied halftime score by hitting ten second half three-pointers en route to a 100-84 win over the Eagles Saturday. Cordy Winston scored 16 of his 22 points in the first half and helped the Eagles hold a 46-46 tie at halftime. Buena Vista's defense couldn't slow the hot-shooting Winston, who went 5-of-6 from the field and 5-of-6 from the free throw line, in the first half. The Eagles shot a sizzling 64 percent from the floor in the first half, while Buena Vista hit 47 percent. In the second half, Buena Vista made 10-of-20 from the three-point line. The Eagles outshot Buena Vista from the field (56% to 48%) in the second half, but were outscored 54-38. Buena Vista scored 26 points in the final nine minutes of the game. Winston was named to the All-Tournament Team. Bryson Johnson added 20 points. 

LEADERS

Points – Cordy Winston (22) 
Rebounds – Darnel Renelique (9) 
Assists – Cordy Winston (3)

KEY STATISTICS
Buena Vista outscored the Eagles 54-38 in the second half. 

NOTABLES

Cordy Winston was named to the All-Tournament Team. Winston finished with 22 points, including 16 in the first half.

OZARKS STARTERS
Bryson JohnsonJacobe DavisJames HelzerZach BoboDarnel Renelique

UP NEXT
The Eagles will open conference play against Texas Dallas December 4.