GAME DETAILS
University of the Ozarks 71, Hendrix College 66
Records: University of the Ozarks (1-0), Hendrix College (0-1)
Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023
Conway, Ark.

THE BASICS
Conway, Ark. – The Eagles held on late and fought off a Hendrix rally to pick up a 71-66 win to open the season on Wednesday night. Hendrix held just one lead in the game, which came in the opening minute. The Eagles then controlled the rest of the game building a 42-34 halftime lead. The Eagles maintained a lead in the second half, but the Warriors rallied to close the gap. Hendrix cut it to 67-66 with 2:11 to go. But Josh Ukpe hit a fade away jumper with 38 seconds remaining to make it 69-66. Ukpe posted a double-double with 19 points and 10 rebounds. The Eagles hit 41 percent from the field while Hendrix made 38 percent.  

TOP EAGLES
Scoring – (19) Josh Ukpe 
Rebounding – (10) Josh Ukpe  
Assists – (4) Terry Moss III, Tylan Jackson 

TURNING POINT
The Eagles didn't let the Warriors score in the final two minutes of the game.

TIP-INS
Josh Ukpe posted a double-double with 19 points and 10 rebounds. Ukpe hit a clutch shot with 38 seconds to all but secure the game. 

UP NEXT
The Eagles will host Lyon College in their home-opener November 11.