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Howard Payne Spoils Basketball Senior Day

Janna Rhinehart nailed a trio of three-pointers against Howard Payne.

GAME DETAILS
Howard Payne University 85, University of the Ozarks 69 
Records: Howard Payne University (4-4, 1-1 ASC), University of the Ozarks (0-8, 0-8 ASC)
Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021
Clarksville, Ark. |  Mabee Gymnasium

THE BASICS
Howard Payne University scored 21 points in the fourth quarter en route to a 85-69 win over the Eagles on Senior Day. Seniors Kelsey Dixson, Kamryn McKinney, Brittney Sain and Hannah Weatherford were honored prior to the game for their successes on and off the court. Howard Payne led only 64-57 at the end of the third quarter but the Eagles couldn't slow the Yellow Jackets in the final ten minutes of play. Howard Payne drilled a trio of three-pointers in the fourth quarter and kept the Eagles from, a comeback. The Eagles had four players reach double figures in scoring, led by McKinney's 19 points. Faith Curry scored 17 points, and Janna Rhinehart and Stevie Perkins scored ten points each. McKinney drilled four three-pointers and Rhinehart nailed three.

LEADERS
Scoring – Kamryn McKinney (19)
Rebounding – Faith Curry (8)
Assists – Janna Rhinehart (4) 

KEY STATISTICS
Howard Payne University scored 21 points in the fourth quarter after leading by 64-57 at the end of three.

NOTABLES
Kamryn McKinney drilled four three-pointers and scored 17 points to lead the Eagles.

OZARKS STARTERS
Faith CurryKamryn McKinney, Hannah WeatherfordKelsey DixsonBrittney Sain

UP NEXT
The Eagles will travel to Texas to play East Texas Baptist February 4 and LeTourneau February 6.