University of the Ozarks 67, LeTourneau University 63
Records: University of the Ozarks (9-16, 6-12 ASC), LeTourneau University (8-17, 4-14 ASC)
Saturday, February 18, 2023
Clarksville, Ark. | Mabee Gym
THE BASICS
Clarksville, Ark. – The Eagles scored 28 fourth quarter points, Lili Garcia poured in 26 points and senior Judy Forbes hit a big three-pointer to cap a Senior Day win over LeTourneau University 67-63. LeTourneau led 27-26 at halftime and then increased the advantage to 45-39 heading into the fourth quarter. But the Eagles turned it up a notch in the fourth hitting four three-pointers and making 14-of-18 from the free throw line. Just when it appeared LeTourneau would run away with the game, leading 49-40 with eight minutes left in the game, the Eagles surged on a 10-2 run. Garcia hit a big three-pointer at the 5:34 mark and Judy Forbes ignited the crowd with another three-pointer to even the score at 57-57. LeTourneau took a 61-59 lead with 1:27 left, but Garcia answered again with a clutch three-pointer at the 1:07 mark to put the Eagles up for good. With five seconds left, Garcia sank two free throws to give the Eagles a four-point advantage. Garcia finished with 26 points. She went 6-of-10 from the three-point line. Seniors Faith Curry and Judy Forbes were honored today in a Senior Day Celebration Ceremony. Curry finished with over 500 career points and over 100 career assists. Forbes finished withover 70 career blocks and nearly 400 career rebounds.
TOP EAGLES
Scoring – Lili Garcia (26)
Rebounding – Judy Forbes (11)
Assists – Brittany Temple (3)
TURNING POINT
Lili Garcia drilled a clutch three-pointer with 1:07 remaining in the game that gave the Eagles the momentum it needed and a lead it wouldn't relinquish.
TIP-INS
Seniors Faith Curry and Judy Forbes were honored today in a Senior Day Celebration Ceremony. Curry finished with over 500 career points and over 100 career assists. Forbes finished with over 70 career blocks and nearly 400 career rebounds.
UP NEXT
The Eagles end the regular season.
