ATLANTA - The Hendrix College men's basketball team lost to Oglethorpe University 73-68 on the road in Southern Athletic Association Sunday afternoon.

The game was close throughout the entire 40 minutes, with the Stormy Petrels (11-10, 6-4) leading 33-29 at half. The Warriors (3-18, 2-8) took a 36-35 lead with 17:47 left in the game, but OU answered with seven straight points over the next 1:16 to go back up by six. Hendrix would get as close as three points several times throughout the rest of the contest, but OU managed to hold them off before winning by five.

For the game, the Warriors shot 33.9 percent (21-of-62) from the field, 6-of-29 from three-point range and 20-of-27 at the free throw line. The Petrels shot 43.1 percent (22-of-51) overall, 7-of-19 from outside and 22-of-32 at the line. Hendrix held a 44-33 advantage on the boards.

Hendrix Notes
- Junior guard Aaron Steele came off the bench to score a career-high 20 points on 8-of-13 shooting. He also had a pair of steals and four rebounds.
- Forward John Ogle recorded 14 points and seven boards.
- Junior guard Bryce Parker added nine points off the bench.
- Junior guard Travis Garrett had eight points and five boards.
- Freshman point guard Preston Smith added six points and three assists.
- Senior guard Drew Nikolvoski grabbed seven rebounds.

Oglethorpe Notes
- Connor Smith led the Stormy Petrels with 20 points and six rebounds.
- Cole Romaguera had 14 points off the bench.
- Chris Lawrence recorded 12 points, five rebounds, three assists and two blocks.

Up Next
Hendrix will host Sewanee-The University of the South Friday night.