Men's Basketball Team Suffers Road Loss Against Hendrix College

Tim Turpin scored seven points against Hendrix College.

GAME DETAILS
Hendrix College 79, University of the Ozarks 56
Records: University of the Ozarks (4-6), Hendrix College (6-5) 
Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019
Conway, Ark. | Grove Gymnasium

THE BASICS

Hendrix College led 43-28 at the half to fuel a 79-56 win over the Eagles Sunday in Conway. The Warriors shot 51 percent from the field in the first half to spark a big lead in the first half. In the second half, the Warriors held a 20 point lead for most of the time and didn't allow the Eagles to make any runs. The Warriors hit nine three-pointers in the game. The Eagles struggled from the free throw line hitting only 4-of-13. No starter for the Eagles reached double figures in scoring. Jacobe Davis led the Eagles with nine points. 

LEADERS

Points – Jacobe Davis (9) 
Rebounds – Darnel Renelique(9) 
Assists – Seth Duke, Bryson Johnson (2)

KEY STATISTICS
The Warriors held a 43-28 halftime lead and never let the Eagles back into the game in the second half. Hendrix maintained a 20-point lead for most of the second half. 

NOTABLES

The Warriors and Eagles split this season with the home team each winning. The Eagles topped Hendrix 78-73 November 11.

OZARKS STARTERS
Bryson JohnsonJacobe DavisCory Wilhelm, James HelzerDarnel Renelique

UP NEXT
The Eagles will travel to Belton, Texas, for a conference game against Mary Hardin-Baylor January 2.