GAME DETAILS
Texas Dallas 71, University of the Ozarks 64
Records: University of the Ozarks (6-17, 5-13 ASC), Texas Dallas (15-8, 11-7 ASC)
Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022
Clarksville. Ark. | Mabee Gym 

THE BASICS
Clarksville, Ark. – The Eagles hung tough with the Texas Dallas Comets all night but didn't have enough in the end as the Comets found a way to win 71-64 in conference play Thursday night. The Comets clung to a 31-25 lead at halftime and never relinquished the lead in the second half. The Eagles did pull within one point at the 14:04 mark. But the Comets later went on a 7-0 run to establish a 53-43 advantage. Kamren Roelke drove to the basket for a layup to trim the deficit to 67-62 and Dillon Cheater hit a shot to make it 67-64 with less than a minute to go. But the Comets made four consecutive free throws down the stretch. Grayson Nix scored 14 points to lead the Eagles. 

LEADERS
Scoring – Grayson Nix (14)
Rebounding – Jacob Dukes (13)
Assists – Kamren Roelke (6)

KEY STATISTICS
The Comets fought off the Eagles in the second half every time the game grew closer,

NOTABLES
Jacob Dukes and Kamren Roelke each posted double-doubles. Dukes scored ten points and grabbed 13 rebounds, while Roelke had ten points and ten rebounds. 

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

UP NEXT
The Eagles will host LeTourneau University February 19 to finish out the regular season. Saturday will be Senior Day for the Eagles.