GAME DETAILS
No. 20 Hardin-Simmons University 71, University of the Ozarks 47 
Records: University of the Ozarks (5-4, 2-3 ASC), No. 20 Hardin-Simmons University (9-2, 4-2 ASC)
Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021
Abilene, Texas | Mabee Gym

THE BASICS
Abilene, Texas – After a close two and one-half quarters, Hardin-Simmons University pulled away from the Eagles to gain a 71-47 win Thursday night. In the third quarter, the Eagles climbed within 34-27 with less than three minutes remaining. But the Cowgirls immediately scored 13 points to head into the final quarter with a 47-32 advantage. In the fourth quarter, the Eagles got stuck on 34 points for over four minutes while the Cowgirls built a lead of over 20 points. Hardin-Simmons hit 43 percent from the floor while the Eagles made 33 percent. Both teams hit six three-pointers. Stevie Perkins led the Eagles with 10 points.

LEADERS
Scoring – Stevie Perkins (10)
Rebounding – Stevie Perkins (7)
Assists – Brittany Temple (4)

KEY STATISTICS
The Eagles were forced into 24 turnovers allowing Hardin-Simmons to build a 25-point lead in the second half.

NOTABLES
Faith Curry returned to play for the first time since November 17. Curry played 20 minutes.

OZARKS STARTERS
Stevie Perkins, Brittany Temple, Kerigan Bradshaw, Janna Rhinehart, Chanel Kattich

UP NEXT
The Eagles will remain in Texas for a game against McMurry University December 18.