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University of the Ozarks Athletics issued the following announcement on Dec. 18.

GAME DETAILS

University of the Ozarks 77, McMurry University 74

Records: University of the Ozarks (2-8, 1-5 ASC), McMurry University (4-7, 2-4 ASC)

Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021

Abilene, Texas | Kimbrell Arena

THE BASICS

Abilene, Texas – The Eagles forced a turnover with just seconds to go to gain the last possession and seal a 77-74 win over McMurry University Saturday. The final minute of the game saw key turnovers, missed free throws, clutch shots and a technical foul in a wild ending. With the Eagles leading 75-72, McMurry had an opportunity to tie the game with seven seconds left but couldn't make the free throw on a traditional three-point play. Seconds later Dillon Cheater went to the free throw line and sank both of his attempts to all but secure the contest. The Warhawks then turned the ball over on its final possession. The Eagles had a big afternoon from the three-point line hitting 14-of-29 (48%) to push themselves to its first conference win of the young season. Five different players made three-pointers in the game. Cheater drilled four from beyond the arc to score 14 points. Nix led the team with 16 points.

LEADERS

Scoring – Grayson Nix (16)

Rebounding – Dillon Cheater, Jacob Dukes, Grayson Nix (8)

Assists – Kamren Roelke, Kryon Powell (3)

KEY STATISTICS

Five different Eagles hit three-pointers in the game to total 14. The Eagles had 29 attempts from beyond the arc.

NOTABLES

The Eagles captured their first conference win of the young season.

OZARKS STARTERS

Dillon Cheater, Jacob Dukes, Kamren Roelke, Xavier Gaffney, Grayson Nix

Original source can be found here.

Source: University of the Ozarks Athletics