CONWAY, Ark. - Hendrix opened up the home portion of the 2018-19 season Thursday when the Warriors welcomed non-conference foe University of Dallas into Grove Gymnasium. After jumping out to a 10-point lead less than 10 minutes into the game after a successful trifecta from sophomore Jack Eaton, Hendrix managed to record 36 first half points to take a 14-point lead into the locker room. Ultimately for the home team, the Crusaders never got closer than 11 points as the Warriors held on for an 81-67 victory inside The Grove Thursday night in front of a crowd of nearly 200 basketball fans. Hendrix improves to 1-1 on the year and ends the five-game losing streak to Dallas (Nov. 15, 2015; 88-79 win in Conway).

THE BASICS
Score:  Dallas 67, Hendrix 81
Records: Crusaders (0-1, 0-0 SCAC) | Warriors (1-1, 0-0 SAA)
Location | Time: Conway, Ark. 7:30 PM
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Up Next: vs Centenary (La.) 7 PM (2018 SCAC/SAA Challenge) | Grove Gymnasium

TURNING POINT
Leading by just 13 points with over 17 minutes to go, Hendrix netted a quick 9-0 run over the next 2:23 to take a commanding 19-point lead. Junior Trace Crawford started the run with a jumper in the paint. Junior Jacob Link converted a basket in transition before freshman Carl Fitch got a steal and knocked down both free throws. Fitch hit a three-pointer at the top of the key to cap off the 9-0 run.

OF NOTE
- Freshman Seth Stanley knocked down a team-best 19 points in the win including 3-of-8 from deep and eight rebounds as well.
- Fitch nearly registered the first double-double of his young collegiate career; finishing with 12 points on an efficient 4-of-5 from the field; also tallied nine boards in 26 minutes of action.
- Sophomore Kam Brasfield logged 13 points on 5-of-10 from the floor in 24 minutes. 
- Hendrix shot 10-of-30 (33.3%) from beyond-the-arc and 13-of-15 (86.7%) from the charity stripe while the Crusaders shot 4-for-14 (28.6%) and 21-of-28 (75.0%) from the free throw line.
- The Warriors outrebounded Dallas 39-34 and committed two fewer turnovers (16 to 14).
- Following the win, Hendrix improves to 4-3 in home openers over the last seven years (2-2 vs Dallas in stretch).
- Both teams netted 45 points apiece in the second half.

WHO'S NEXT
Now with the home opener (and the win) under its belt, the Warriors will look to continue its winning ways when Hendrix welcomes in Centenary (La.) to Conway Saturday at 7 p.m. This game will serve as the fourth and final game of the day as part of the 2018 SCAC/SAA Challenge with more action continuing on Sunday. All games for the 2018 SCAC/SAA Challenge will be broadcasted for viewers and listeners by NBA veteran and former Arkansas Razorback star Ronnie Brewer; listen live here.