GAME DETAILS
Howard Payne University 80, University of the Ozarks 62
Records: Howard Payne University (9-5, 5-1 ASC), University of the Ozarks (1-10, 0-6 ASC)
Saturdayday, Jan. 4, 2017
Brownwood, Texas | HPU Coliseum
THE BASICS
Howard Payne University used a big third quarter effort, outscoring the Eagles 30-14, to take a 80-62 win Saturday. Howard Payne led 31-25 at the half, but built a sizable advantage at the end of the third quarter to control the rest of the game. Howard Payne went on a 13-2 run to open the third quarter. The Eagles outshot Howard Payne from the field (48% to 42%) in the game, but committed 19 turnovers. Ozarks held leads in the first quarter and outscored Howard Payne in the fourth quarter (23-19). Freshman forward Destinee Manning posted another double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds.
LEADERS
Scoring - Destinee Manning (13)
Rebounding - Destinee Manning (10)
Assists - Anisha Johnson (3)
KEY STATISTICS
Howard Payne oustscored Ozarks 30-14 in the third quarter, including 13-2 to open it.
NOTABLES
Freshman forward Destinee Manning posted another double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds.
OZARKS STARTERS
Hailey Ostrander, Savannah Kate Smith, Diamond Goodwyn, Destinee Manning, Anisha Johnson
UP NEXT
The Eagles will host Belhaven University January 11.