GAME DETAILS
University of the Ozarks 101, McMurry University 82
Records: University of the Ozarks (8-16, 4-11 ASC), McMurry University (7-17, 4-11 ASC)
Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020
Clarksville, Ark. | Mabee Gymnasium
THE BASICS
The Eagles outscored McMurry University 66-46 in the second half and shot 63 percent during that stretch to outlast the War Hawks in an emotional 101-82 win Thursday night. McMurry led 36-35 at halftime, but the Eagles dominated the final eight minutes of the game. With McMurry trailing just 61-59 with 8:55 remaining in the game, the Eagles turned it up a notch and went on a 8-2 run. Hanging on to a 82-76 advantage with 3:11 left, the Eagles went on another burst that left the War Hawks frustrated. The Eagles closed out the game on a 19-6 run. The Eagles also hit 21-of-28 from the free throw line in the second half, including four straight by Kelvin Knight following a War Hawk double technical foul. Bryson Johnson sparked the Eagles off the bench with 25 points.
LEADERS
Scoring – Bryson Johnson (25)
Rebounding – Darnel Renelique (8)
Assists – Bryson Johnson (5)
KEY STATISTICS
The Eagles outscored the War Hawks 66-46 in the second half and shot 63 percent from the field during that stretch.
NOTABLES
Bryson Johnson ignited the Eagles off the bench with 25 and five assists. Johnson had a number of creative drives to the basket for layups.
OZARKS STARTERS
Jacobe Davis, Darnel Renelique, Cordy Winston, Zach Bobo, Cory Wilhelm
UP NEXT
The Eagles will host Hardin-Simmons University February 22 to wrap up the season. Saturday's game against Hardin-Simmons will be Senior Day. Seniors will be honored between games that day.
