GAME DETAILS
University of the Ozarks 87, McMurry University 80
Records: University of the Ozarks (6-14, 5-10 ASC), McMurry University (7-12, 5-9 ASC)
Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022
Clarksville, Ark. | Mabee Gym 

THE BASICS
Clarksville, Ark.– The Eagles scored 16 points in the final five minutes of the game to surge past McMurry University 87-80 Tuesday night. The Eagles led 71-67 at the 5:23 mark of the second half, but built a 78-69 lead with less than two minutes left. Kyron Powell and Kamren Roelke paced the Eagles in the second half with 12 points apiece. The Eagles led 46-41 at halftime. The Eagles shot well all night hitting 54 percent from the field. The trio of starting guards for the Eagles combined for 59 points. Powell finished with 22 points, Roelke had 20 points and Grayson Nix added 17 points. 

LEADERS
Scoring – Kyron Powell (22)
Rebounding – Dillon Cheater (9)
Assists – Kamren Roelke (4)

KEY STATISTICS
The Eagles had an offensive surge in the final five minutes of the game and shot a solid 54 percentage from the field in the game.

NOTABLES
Kamren Roelke hit 10-of-10 from the free throw line to score half his points. Roelke consistently used his dribble and drive moves to attack the basket throughout the game.

OZARKS STARTERS
Dillon Cheater, Garret Finley, Kamren Roelke, Kyron Powell, Grayson Nix

UP NEXT
The Eagles will hit the road for games against East Texas Baptist University February 10 and Belhaven University February 12.