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LeTourneau University 92, University of the Ozarks 80

Records: University of the Ozarks (8-17, 3-15 ASC), LeTourneau University (12-13, 9-9 ASC)

Saturday, February 18, 2023

Clarksville, Ark. | Mabee Gym

THE BASICS 

LeTourneau went on a 14-0 second half run to spoil the Eagles' Senior Day and take a 92-80 win Saturday. Grayson Nix hit a pair of free throws at the 6:37 mark of the second half, but LeTourneau scored 14 straight points to take command of the game. Nix was nearly unstoppable in his final game at Ozarks using a variety of drives and shots from long range to score 34 points. He finished 12-of-21 from the field. Both teams shot over 50 percent from the field in the game. Dillon Cheater poured in 20 points. Seniors Dillon Cheater, Grayson Nix and Kamren Roelke were honored prior to the game in a Senior Day Celebration Ceremony. Cheater hit over 50 career three-pointers and had over 300 career points. Nix hit he has made 126 career three-pointers and scored over 1,000 points in his collegiate career. Roelke scored over 500 career points and made over 50 career three-pointers at Ozarks.

TOP EAGLES

Scoring – Grayson Nix (34)Rebounding – Dillon Cheater, Adam Lopez, Grayson Nix (6)Assists – Kamren Roelke (6)

TURNING POINT

LeTourneau went on a 14-0 run late in the second half to take control of the game.

TIP-INS 

Seniors Dillon Cheater, Grayson Nix and Kamren Roelke were honored prior to the game in a Senior Day Celebration Ceremony. Cheater hit over 50 career three-pointers and had over 300 career points. Nix hit he has made 126 career three-pointers and scored over 1,000 points in his collegiate career. Roelke scored over 500 career points and made over 50 career three-pointers at Ozarks.

UP NEXT

The Eagles end the regular season.

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