
Mary Hardin-Baylor 101, University of the Ozarks 80
Records: University of the Ozarks (7-6, 2-4 ASC), Mary Hardin-Baylor (9-4, 4-2 ASC)
Thursday, January 5, 2023
Clarksville, Ark. | Mabee Gym
THE BASICS
Clarksville, Ark. – After holding a 52-47 halftime lead, Mary Hardin-Baylor scored 49 second half points to upend the Eagles 101-80 Thursday in conference play. The Eagles hung around early in the second half, but Mary Hardin-Baylor slowly built a double-digit lead to make a comeback difficult for the Eagles. With ten minutes remaining, the Crusaders held an 18-point lead. The Eagles had trouble slowing down All-American Josiah Johnson, who scored 36 points in the game. Tim Eldridge led the Eagles with 15 points.
TOP EAGLES
Scoring – Tim Eldridge (15)
Rebounding – Grayson Nix (7)
Assists – Tim Eldridge (4)
TURNING POINT
Mary Hardin-Baylor scored 49 second half points while holding the Eagles to 33 points during that span.
TIP-INS
Tim Eldridge and Grayson Nix combined to hit seven three-pointers.
UP NEXT
The Eagles will host Concordia January 7.