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Hot-Shooting Rhodes Top Eagles

Jordan Jenkins shoots a free throw for the Eagles.

GAME DETAILS
Rhodes College 85, University of the Ozarks 51
Records: University of the Ozarks (4-1), Rhodes College (1-3)
Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023
Memphis, Tenn.

THE BASICS
Memphis, Tenn. – Rhodes College hit a sizzling 51 percent from the field and 87 percent from the free throw line to hand the Eagles their first loss, 85-51, on Sunday in Memphis. The Lynx also drilled 15-of-28 (53%) from the three-point line. The Eagles held an early lead, but Rhodes hit several shots in the latter part of the first half to hold a 41-24 halftime advantage. Rhodes continued to hit shots in the second half and built a 20-plus point lead. Tylan Jackson scored 12 points to lead the Eagles in scoring. 

TOP EAGLES
Scoring – (12) Tylan Jackson 
Rebounding – (7) Tylan Jackson
Assists – (4) Tim Eldridge 

TURNING POINT
Rhodes held a 15-13 lead at the 9:43 mark of the first half, but then scored ten straight points to take the game's momentum.

TIP-INS
21 players saw action in the game for Ozarks.

UP NEXT

The Eagles will travel to Tahlequah, Oklahoma, to face Northeastern State University November 20 in an exhibition game.