McMurry University 86, University of the Ozarks 77
Records: University of the Ozarks (7-3, 2-2 ASC), McMurry University (3-7, 3-2 ASC)
Thursday, December 15, 2022
Abilene, Texas | Kimbrell Arena

THE BASICS
Abilene, Texas – The Eagles hung around late in the game and even were tied with 7:38 left only to have McMurry take a 86-77 win Thursday night in conference play. The Eagles trailed 41-33 at halftime and never got much momentum until midway through the second half. The Eagles rallied on a 16-2 run to tie the game, 59-59, with 7:38 minutes left. But McMurry responded with a quick 8-0 run to hold the lead for good. The Eagles shot better from the field than McMurry (46% to 42%). The Eagles also hit 86 percent from the free throw line. Tylan Jackson led the Eagles with 16 points. 

TOP EAGLES
Scoring – Tylan Jackson (16)
Rebounding – Josh Ukpe (9)
Assists – 4 players tied (3) 

TURNING POINT
After the Eagles tied the contest with 7:38 remaining in the game, McMurry went on a 8-0 run to establish momentum and never let go of the lead again. 

TIP-INS
The Eagles led McMurry in nearly every offensive statistic, including field goal percentage, free throw percentage, rebounding and assists.

UP NEXT
The Eagles will take on Hardin-Simmons December 17 in Texas.