GAME DETAILS
University of the Ozarks 96, Austin College 94
Records: University of the Ozarks (1-4), Austin College (0-2)
Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021
Clarksville, Ark. | Mabee Gymnasium 

THE BASIC
Clarksville, Ark. – Kamren Roelke hit a driving layup with 6.7 seconds remaining in the game to lift the Eagles to a thrilling 96-94 win over Austin College Saturday. Roelke took the ball one-on-one at the top of the key and then drove past his defender on the right to score the game-winner. Austin College did get a shot off with three seconds left, but the three-pointer was off and the Eagles secured the game. Both teams shot a solid percentage from the field in the fast-paced game. The Eagles hit 50 percent of their shots, while Austin College made 46 percent from the floor. Each team hit ten three-pointers in the game. The Eagles opened the game with a 16-point lead before settling for a 52-49 halftime advantage. Grayson Nix was nearly unstoppable in the second half scoring 24 points. Nix hit 9-of-14 from the floor, which included a trio of three-pointers in the second half. The Eagles had to make a comeback late after leading most of the game. Austin College led 92-88 with less than three minutes left, but Nix scored six straight points to even the game 94-94. The Eagles forced a turnover to get the ball back with 30 seconds remaining and Roelke did the rest. Nix finished with 37 points on 14-of-22 shooting from the floor. He ended the game with four three-pointers. Roelke had 15 points.

LEADERS
Scoring – Grayson Nix (37)
Rebounding – Grayson Nix, Dawson Alt (9)
Assists – Kamren Roelke (6)

KEY STATISTICS
Kamren Roelke hit a clutch driving layup with 6.7 seconds remaining in the game to provide the heroics.

NOTABLES
The Eagles picked up their first win of the season. Grayson Nix scored 37 points on 14-of-22 shooting from the field.

OZARKS STARTERS
Garret Finley, Kamren Roelke, Ray Fresh, Grayson Nix, Dawson Alt

UP NEXT
The Eagles will travel to Sherman, Texas, to face Austin College November 23.