GAME DETAILS
University of the Ozarks 71, Hardin-Simmons University 62
Records: University of the Ozarks (6-3, 6-3 ASC), Hardin-Simmons University (15-6, 10-4 ASC)
Thursday, March 4, 2021
Abilene, Texas |  Mabee Complex

THE BASICS
The Eagles moved into a first-place tie with a 71-62 win over Hardin-Simmons University Thursday night in Texas. The Eagles are tied with Louisiana College in the East Division standings with a .667 winning percentage. The Eagles got 17 second half points from Zach Bobo. Bobo hit 3-of-5 from long range and 7-of-10 overall from the field. The Eagles led 31-27 at the half. The Eagles held their biggest lead of the game at the 6:43 mark, 61-46, to put the game out of reach. It was a Bobo basket that gave the Eagles the comfortable lead. Bobo finished with 21 points and Bryson Johnson had 14 points to go along with seven rebounds and five assists.

LEADERS
Scoring – Zach Bobo (21)
Rebounding – Zach Byrd (8)
Assists – Bryson Johnson (5)

KEY STATISTICS
The Eagles led 31-27 at halftime and established a 61-46 advantage with 6:43 remaining in the game to secure the contest.

NOTABLES
Zach Bobo recorded his first 20-point game of the season. He scored 21 on 9-of-16 shooting from the floor.  

OZARKS STARTERS
Bryson Johnson, Seth Duke, Zach Bobo, Zach Byrd, Tim Turpin

UP NEXT
The Eagles will face McMurry University March 6.