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Women's Basketball Team Comes Up Short In Season-Opener

Women's Basketball Team Comes Up Short In Season-Opener

GAME DETAILS
Hendrix College 74, University of the Ozarks 65
Records: University of the Ozarks (0-1), Hendrix College (1-0)
Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017
Clarksville, Ark. | Mabee Gymnasium

THE BASICS
Hendrix College used a 13-6 run late in the game to pull out a 74-65 win over the Eagles. The Warriors outscored the Eagles 26-18 in the fourth quarter. After three quarters of play, Hendrix held a 48-47 lead and then took advantage of 19 free throw opportunities in the fourth. Hendrix hit 14-of-19 to successfully fend off the Eagles. Ozarks trailed 32-31 at halftime. Freshman Destinee Manning posted a double-double in her collegiate debut, scoring 12 points and grabbing 13 rebounds. Four players reached double figures in scoring for Ozarks.

LEADERS
Scoring - Diamond Goodwyn and Destinee Manning (12)
Rebounding - Destinee Manning (13)
Assists - Savannah Kate Smith (7)

KEY STATISTICS
Hendrix outscored Ozarks 26-18 in the fourth quarter behind a 14-of-19 performance from the free throw line. Hendrix shot 50 percent from the floor in three quarters. Ozarks never reached above 40 percent in any quarter.

NOTABLES
Freshman Destinee Manning posted a double-double in her collegiate debut, scoring 12 points and grabbing 13 rebounds.
Ozarks launched 21 three-pointers, hitting eight.

OZARKS STARTERS
Diamond Goodwyn, Hailey Ostrander, Savannah Kate Smith, Destinee Manning, Anisha Johnson

UP NEXT
The Eagles will host Rhodes College November 18.