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Men's Basketball Survives Hendrix To Open Season

Conway, Ark. – The Eagles held on late and fought off a Hendrix rally to pick up a 71-66 win to open the season on Wednesday night. Hendrix held just one lead in the game, which came in the opening minute. The Eagles then controlled the rest of the game building a 42-34 halftime lead. The Eagles maintained a lead in the second half, but the Warriors rallied to close the gap. Hendrix cut it to 67-66 with 2:11 to go. But Josh Ukpe hit a fade away jumper with 38 seconds remaining to make it 69-66. Ukpe posted a double-double with 19 points and 10 rebounds. The Eagles hit 41 percent from the field while Hendrix made 38 percent.