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Eagles Move To 4-0 With Win Over Millsaps

Grayson Nix and the Eagles have started the season 4-0.

GAME DETAILS
University of the Ozarks 78, Millsaps College 61
Records: University of the Ozarks (4-0), Millsaps College (0-3)
Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022
Jackson, Miss. | Hangar Dome

THE BASIC
Jackson, Miss. – The Eagles opened the game on a 17-4 run and never let Millsaps back in the contest as Matt Bolton's team posted a 78-61 win and improved to 4-0 on the season. The Eagles shot 47 percent from the three-point line and hit 50 percent overall from the field. Josh Ukpe had a big afternoon shooting the ball, making 5-of-7 from beyond the arc and finishing with 25 points. The Eagles clamped down defensively holding Millsaps to a 27 percent shooting clip from the field. The Eagles last started 4-0 during the 2015-16 season.

TOP EAGLES
Scoring – Josh Ukpe (25)
Rebounding – Josh Ukpe (9)
Assists – Kamren Roelke (6)

TURNING POINT
The Eagles opened the game on a 17-4 run and never looked back. The Eagles held a double-digit lead for most of the game.

TIP-INS
The Eagles are off to their best start since the 2015-2016 season. That team also went 4-0 to begin the year.

UP NEXT
The Eagles will now play Centenary College at 3:00 p.m. Sunday.