University of the Ozarks 112, McMurry University 102
Records: University of the Ozarks (8-12, 3-10 ASC), McMurry University (6-14, 5-8 ASC)
Saturday, February 4, 2023
Clarksville, Ark. | Mabee Gym

THE BASICS
Clarksville, Ark.-The Eagles hit a red-hot 64 percent from the field in the game and held off McMurry late to take a 112-102 win over the Warhawks Saturday. The two teams combined for 140 shots in the uptempo game. The Eagles went 42-of-65 from the field, including 13-of-30 from the three-point line. The Eagles led 58-51 at halftime and never lost the lead in the second half. Josh Ukpe's three-pointer at the 10:19 mark increased the advantage to 83-69. McMurry made a run to close the deficit to three points with less than six minutes to play and two points with 2:17 left. However, the Eagles answered each run. Leading 98-96, Grayson Nix drilled a three-pointer to start a 7-0 run. Ukpe led the Eagles with 31 points and nine rebounds. Kamren Roelke had 19 points and 11 assists.

TOP EAGLES
Scoring – Josh Ukpe (31)
Rebounding – Josh Ukpe (9)
Assists – Kamren Roelke(11)

TURNING POINT
The Eagles went on a 7-0 run late in the game after McMurry closed the deficit to two points. 

TIP-INS
Kamren Roelke made an huge impact in the game, finishing with a double-double (19 points, 11 assists) in the win. 

UP NEXT
The Eagles will host Hardin-Simmons University February 6.