Strong Fourth Quarter From Rhodes Leads To Road Loss For Eagles

Delanei Stephens scored 14 points in a loss against Rhodes College.

GAME DETAILS
Rhodes College 82, University of the Ozarks 73
Records: University of the Ozarks (0-3), Rhodes College (1-0)
Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018
Memphis, Tennessee | Mallory Gymansium

THE BASICS
After a close first half, Rhodes College pulled away from the Eagles in the fourth quarter to seal a 82-73 win Thursday night. Rhodes held just a 37-35 intermission lead and a narrow 59-54 advantage after the third quarter, but the fourth quarter belonged to the Lynx as they hit 77 percent from the field to pull away. A big three-pointer from Rhodes with 3:20 remaining put the Eagles in a tough position and trailed 73-61. The Eagles hit 22-of-27 (81.5) from the free throw line as a team. Hailey Ostrander hit three three-pointers to lead the Eagles with 19 points.

LEADERS
Scoring - Hailey Ostrander (19)
Rebounding - Savannah Kate Smith (6)
Assists - Savannah Kate Smith, Hailey Ostrander (3)

KEY STATISTICS
The fourth quarter belonged to Rhodes as it hit 77 percent from the field to pull away.

NOTABLES
Freshman Kerigan Bradshaw was a perfect 6-of-6 from the free throw line.
The Eagles hit 22-of-27 (81.5) from the free throw line as a team.

OZARKS STARTERS
Hailey Ostrander, Kamryn McKinney, Cassie Emerson, Delanei Stephens, Savannah Kate Smith

UP NEXT
The Eagles will play in the Rhodes College Tip-Off Classic November 17-18.