The Ozark Hillbillies won the last time they faced the Lamar Warriors, and things went their way on Monday too. Ozark sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 39-36 win over Lamar.
Despite the loss, Lamar saw an underclassman step up: Kendrick Carr scored 8 points. Another player making a difference was Caleb Green, who scored 8 points along with 9 rebounds.
The victory got Ozark back to even at 5-5. As for Lamar, they have traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-5 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Ozark will take on Van Buren at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Van Buren's favor is that they have posted big point totals in their last three games. As for Lamar, they will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Perryville at 3:00 p.m. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Arkansas (Perryville is ranked 163rd, while Lamar is ranked 164th).
