The Ozark Tigers entered their tilt with the Carl Junction Bulldogs with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. Ozark had just enough and edged Carl Junction out 64-62. Having run the score up that high, both teams might be doing some extra defensive drills very soon.
Several Bulldogs players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Brody Pant, who scored 14 points along with three steals. Wyatt McAfee was another key contributor, almost dropping a double-double on 11 points and nine rebounds.
Ozark's win ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 5-7. As for Carl Junction, they dropped their record down to 10-12 with that defeat, which was their third straight at home.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Ozark will take on Joplin at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Carl Junction, they will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Webb City at 6:00 p.m.
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