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Men's Basketball Improves To 5-1

Grayson Nix helped the Eagles defeat Austin College.

University of the Ozarks 89, University of Dallas 71
Records: University of the Ozarks (5-1), Austin College (2-4)
Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022
Clarksville, Ark. | Mabee Gymnasium 

THE BASIC
Clarksville, Ark. - Four players reached double figures in scoring as the Eagles defeated Austin College 89-71 Saturday to improve to 5-1 on the season. The Eagles held a seven-point halftime advantage and then continued to build upon that lead in the second half. A Grayson Nix three-pointer at the midway point of the second half increased the Eagles' lead to 72-56. From there, the Kangaroos never got back into the game. Nix and Josh Ukpe had 15 points, while Tim Eldridge had 13 and Tylan Jackson added 10 points. 

TOP EAGLES
Scoring – Grayson Nix, Josh Ukpe (15)
Rebounding – Grayson Nix  (5)
Assists – Kamren Roelke (5)

TURNING POINT
The Eagles built a near twenty point lead at the midway point of the second half and never let Austin College back into the game after that. 

TIP-INS
The Eagles drilled 11 three-pointers in the game. 

UP NEXT

The Eagles will travel to Russellville to take on Arkansas Tech University November 28. The game is an exhibition game for the Eagles.