University of the Ozarks 56, No. 23 Mary Hardin-Baylor 76
Records: University of the Ozarks (5-8, 2-4 ASC), Mary Hardin-Baylor (10-3, 5-1 ASC)
Thursday, January 5, 2023
Clarksville, Ark. | Mabee Gym

THE BASICS
Clarksville, Ark.-No. 23 Mary Hardin-Baylor grinded out a 76-56 win over the Eagles Thursday night in conference play. The Eagles forced the Crusaders into a battle in the first half. Mary Hardin-Baylor led 42-38 at halftime as the Eagles hung within striking distance. However, the Crusaders slowly pulled away in the third quarter. The Eagles went cold scoring only nine points in the quarter to allow the Crusaders to gain a 60-47 lead heading into the fourth quarter. The much bigger Crusaders recorded 47 rebounds in the contest. Heaven Hayden led the Eagles with 13 points off the bench.

TOP EAGLES
Scoring – Heaven Hayden (13)
Rebounding – Judy Forbes (10)
Assists – Heaven Hayden (2)

TURNING POINT
Mary Hardin-Baylor limited the Eagles to nine points in both the third and fourth quarter.

TIP-INS
Heaven Hayden had a productive night off the bench hitting 5-of-10 from the field to score a team-high 13 points. Hayden also had three rebounds, two steals and two assists.

UP NEXT
The Eagles will host Concordia January 7.