McKenzie

CONWAY, Ark. - Ozarks (Ark.) defeated Hendrix, 65-51, in the season opener for both teams Friday inside Grove Gymnasium.

Kerigan Bradshaw pumped in 25 points and six rebounds for the Eagles. She was 9-of-19 from the floor and 4-of-9 from deep. Faith Curry added 12 points on 6-of-10 shooting inside the arc. Cambie Poole pulled down nine rebounds, while Stevie Perkins and Judy Forbes each had seven.

Ozarks (1-0) shot 37.7 percent (26-of-69) overall and 29.6 percent (8-of-27) from 3-point range.

Kennedi Burns scored 12 points on 6-of-9 shooting inside the arc. Rachel Woppman added 10 points, going 3-of-5 from the floor and 4-of-7 from the free throw line. Madi Pierce had nine points. Caroline Wendt narrowly missed a double-double with eight points and a game-high 10 rebounds. Burns, Pierce and Jayla King each had three steals.

Hendrix (0-1) shot 30 percent (18-of-60) overall and 13-of-21 from the stripe.

The Warriors travel to Central Arkansas for an exhibition Nov. 12. Tip-off is set for 5 p.m. CT.