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Eagles Suffer First Loss Of Season

Dillon Cheater and the Eagles lost in the Millsaps College Tournament on Sunday.

GAME DETAILS
Centenary College 69, University of the Ozarks 66
Records: University of the Ozarks (4-1), Centenary College (3-2)
Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022
Millsaps College Tournament - Championship Game
Jackson, Miss. | Hangar Dome

THE BASIC
Jackson, Miss. – The Eagles got the final offensive possession of the game but came up empty as Centenary College posted a 69-66 win Sunday at the Millsaps College Tournament. It was the Eagles first loss of the season. It was a tight game throughout, with neither team able to establish a large lead. Centenary led 34-29 at halftime. The Eagles fought back in the second half and eventually trailed 66-64 with about one minute to play. Kamren Roelke hit a tough shot to even the score 66-66. Centenary would then hit one of two free throws to take a one point lead. The Eagles couldn't convert on its next possession and Centenary was awarded a pair of free throws on their next possession. On the Eagles next possession, Dillon Cheater launched a three-pointer but was called for flopping and a technical foul ensued. Centenary again hit just one of two free throws to allow the Eagles a chance to tie. Trailing 69-66, the Eagles three-pointer with one second left rimmed out. Grayson Nix led the Eagles with 18 points. 

TOP EAGLES
Scoring – Grayson Nix (18)
Rebounding – Tylan Jackson (7)
Assists – Kamren Roelke (5)

TURNING POINT
The Eagles missed shots from the field on their final three offensive possessions.  

TIP-INS
The Eagles launched 32 three-pointers, hitting nine of those for 28 percent. 

UP NEXT
The Eagles will host Austin College November 26.