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No. 8 Hardin-Simmons Uses Strong Defensive Effort To Upend Eagles

Faith Curry dribbles down against Hardin-Simmons.

No. 8 Hardin-Simmons University 59, University of the Ozarks 44
Records: University of the Ozarks (8-13, 5-9 ASC), Hardin-Simmons University (20-2, 14-0 ASC)
Monday, February 6, 2023
Clarksville, Ark. | Mabee Gym

THE BASICS
Clarksville, Ark.-No. 8 Hardin-Simmons clamped down on defense holding the Eagles to 28 percent shooting from the field as the Cowgirls took a 59-44 win on Monday. The Eagles had a strong first quarter in which they led during that span. The Cowgirls would eventually lead 35-22 at halftime. The Cowgirls did extend their lead to 25 points in the second half. Amanda Turpin scored 12 points to lead the Eagles

TOP EAGLES
Scoring – Amanda Turpin (12)
Rebounding – Reagen Markham (5)
Assists – Brittany Temple (3)

TURNING POINT
A 9-3 run by the Cowgirls in the fourth quarter put away the Eagles with less than five minutes remaining.  

TIP-INS
14 players saw action in the game for the Eagles.

UP NEXT
The Eagles will hit the road to Texas to play Concordia February 9 and Mary Hardin-Baylor February 11.