GAME DETAILS
East Texas Baptist University 76, University of the Ozarks 65
Records: East Texas Baptist (8-4, 2-1 ASC), University of the Ozarks (0-1, 0-1 ASC)
Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021
Clarksville, Ark. | Mabee Gymnasium

THE BASICS
East Texas Baptist University grinded out a 76-65 win over the scrappy Eagles Saturday in American Southwest Conference play. The Tigers held a 38-29 halftime advantage behind a 53 percent shooting clip from the field. The Tigers extended its lead to 46-33 in the second half before the Eagles went on a run. The Eagles generated ten straight points, all coming from Bryson Johnson and Zach Bobo. At that point, the Eagles trailed 48-45 at the 14:14 mark. Eventually the Eagles pulled within 53-52 on a Darnel Renelique inside shot. But the Eagles didn't get any closer. The Eagles launched 27 three-pointers in the game. Johnson scored 23 points to lead the Eagles.

LEADERS
Scoring – Bryson Johnson (23)
Rebounding – Zach Byrd (9)
Assists – Bryson Johnson (4) 

KEY STATISTICS
The Eagles pulled within one point at the 11:36 mark of the second half, but couldn't get any closer.

NOTABLES
Bryson Johnson scored 23 points in the ASC opener for the Eagles. He had 25 points against Arkansas Tech in an exhibition game.

OZARKS STARTERS
Bryson Johnson,Seth Duke, Zach Bobo, Zach Byrd, Tim Turpin

UP NEXT
The Eagles will travel to Mississippi to face Belhaven University January 21.