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Eagles Open Season With Loss Against Philander Smith College

Hailey Ostrander and the Eagles took a loss to open the season against Philander Smith College.

GAME DETAILS
Philander Smith College 88, University of the Ozarks 49
Records: Philander Smith College (3-1), University of the Ozarks (0-1)
Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018
Little Rock, Arkansas | Mims Gymansium

THE BASICS
Philander Smith College jumped out to a 30-11 first quarter lead and never let the Eagles back into the game handing the visitors a 88-49 setback to open the season. Philander Smith started the game hitting 7-of-11 (63%) from the three-point line in the first quarter. The home team missed just one free throw in that quarter. The Eagles would outscore Philander 15-13 to head into halftime facing a 43-26 deficit. Philander had a big fourth quarter hitting 57 percent from the field to score 24 points. Philander's aggressive defense forced the Eagles into 34 turnovers. The Eagles shot 34 percent from the floor, while the Panthers made 42 percent in the game. The Panthers made 11 three-pointers. Freshman guard Brittney Sain scored 15 points in her collegiate debut to lead the Eagles. 

LEADERS
Scoring - Brittney Sain (15)
Rebounding - Delanei Stephens (8)
Assists - Savannah Kate Smith (3)

KEY STATISTICS
Philander Smith College opened the game with a 30-11 first quarter lead and never looked back. Philander Smith also forced 34 turnovers.

NOTABLES
Freshman guard Brittaney Sain opened her collegiate career with 15 points to lead the Eagles. She hit 7-of-8 from the free throw line.
Hailey Ostrander recorded six steals.

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

UP NEXT
The Eagles will host Hendrix College November 13.