Concordia University Texas 82, University of the Ozarks 68
Records: University of the Ozarks (8-14, 5-10 ASC), Concordia University Texas (10-11, 7-8 ASC)
Thursday, February 9, 2023
Austin, Texas | Concordia Fieldhouse

THE BASICS
Austin, Texas – The Eagles started the game strong only to have Concordia come back for a 82-68 win Thursday night. The Eagles opened the first quarter with a 21-18 lead, but Concordia battled back to hold a 43-35 halftime advantage. The two teams went back-and-forth in the third quarter with Concordia leading 62-48 heading into the fourth quarter. In the fourth, a Lili Garcia jump shot pulled the Eagles within 62-53. A three-pointer from Dalena Fisher cut it to 68-60. But Concordia scored 13 points in the final five minutes to secure the win. Amanda Turpin led the Eagles with 13 points. 

TOP EAGLES
Scoring – Amanda Turpin (13)
Rebounding – Judy Forbes, Faith Curry (8)
Assists – Brittany Temple, Faith Curry, Lili Garcia (3)

TURNING POINT
Concordia scored 13 points in the final five minutes of the game after the Eagles cut it to eight points. 

TIP-INS
Dalena Fisher, McKenzie Greeson and Layla Powell combined to hit six three-pointers off the bench for the Eagles.

UP NEXT
The Eagles will play at Mary Hardin-Baylor February 11.