CONWAY, Ark. - The Hendrix College women's basketball team survived a comeback effort from the University of the Ozarks to win 74-65 at Grove Gymnasium Tuesday night.
The host Warriors (2-2) jumped out to a 23-8 lead after shooting 60 percent (9-of-15) in the first quarter. The Orange & Black led the Eagles (2-2) 39-24 at halftime. Hendrix expanded their lead to as many as 27 late in the third quarter and led 62-37 headed into the final period. Ozarks outscored Hendrix 28-12 in the fourth quarter, shooting 55.6 percent (10-of-18) while the home team went cold, making just 15.4 percent (2-of-13) of their baskets in the final period. The Eagles cut the lead to 71-65 with 33 seconds left in the game. Senior guard
Hailey Bode made three-of-four free throw attempts in the final seconds to hold on to the win.
For the game, the Warriors shot 43.3 percent (26-of-60) from the field, 7-of-19 from three-point range and 15-of-24 from the free throw line. They also had 35 rebounds, 19 assists, nine turnovers, two blocks and nine steals. The Eagles shot 38.7 percent (24-of-62) overall, 6-of-16 from outside and 11-of-16 from the line with 41 boards, 16 assists, 15 turnovers, seven blocks and five steals.
Hendrix Notes
- Junior center
Madison Martin scored 19 points with four rebounds to lead the Warriors.
- Preseason All-American center
Sara Dyslin recorded 14 points, seven boards, a block and three steals in her first game of the season.
- Sophomore guard
Leah Boehl netted 12 points with a career-high five assists and two steals.
- Freshman
Amber Turner chipped in nine points with a pair of steals.
- Bode finished with eight points and five rebounds.
- Junior forward
Heather Prowse registered seven points, eight rebounds, four assists and two steals.
Ozarks Notes
- Bryanna Moltz led the Eagles with 20 points and three blocks with five rebounds and two steals.
- Hailey Ostrander scored 15 points.
- Rose Robinson added 10 points and five boards off the bench.
- Diamond Goodwyn grabbed eight rebounds and Bailey Womack dished out four assists.
Up Next
Hendrix will take on Austin College at home 2 p.m. Saturday.
