Sul Ross State University 83, University of the Ozarks 78
Records: University of the Ozarks (7-11, 2-9 ASC), Sul Ross State University (6-12, 3-8 ASC)
Saturday, January 21, 2023
Alpine, Texas | Pete P. Gallego Center

THE BASICS
Alpine, Texas-With the score tied 70-70 with four minutes in the game, Sul Ross State University went on a 13-8 run to secure a 83-78 win over the Eagles Saturday in conference play. The Lobos led 43-38 at halftime. The Eagles had a strong game shooting, hitting 50 percent from the field and 83 percent from the free throw line. The Eagles hit 14-of-28 from the three-point line. Josh Ukpe made four three-pointers, while Dillon Cheater, Tim Eldridge and Grayson Nix all hit three from beyond the arc. Eldridge's jump shot with 10:10 remaining in the game put the Eagles in front 58-56, but the lead didn't last long. The two teams battled back and forth and the Eagles would tie the game once more, but the Lobos reeled off 13 points in the final four minutes. Eldridge led the Eagles with 27 points.   

TOP EAGLES
Scoring – Tim Eldridge (27)
Rebounding – Stephfan Tabe (8)
Assists – Tim Eldridge, Stephfan Tabe (7)

TURNING POINT
Sul Ross State University went on a 13-8 run in the final four minutes of the game to secure the game.

TIP-INS
Starters Tim Eldridge, Dillon Cheater, Grayson Nix and Josh Ukpe combined to hit 13 three-pointers.

UP NEXT
The Eagles will host UT Dallas on January 28.