Box Score
ARKADELPHIA, Ark.- Thursday evening's game ended in a road loss for the Ouachita Tigers, as they fell to the Reddies of Henderson State by a final score of 90-81.
 
Ouachita went into the locker room at halftime trailing 45-39, despite playing a solid half of basketball. In the first half, the Tigers shot 51.9 percent from the floor and forced seven turnovers, but Henderson matched them with 50 percent shooting and by forcing seven turnovers as well.
 
In the second half, the Tigers struggled down the stretch, as Henderson ran away with things late in the game due to a couple of untimely turnovers. Ouachita had the lead down to three points with a little over a minute left in the game, but a late run from the Reddies put it away.
 
Austin Mitchell led the Tigers with 20 points, while Julian LaDay had 13 and Nigel Ramsey and Michael Morris both posted 12. Ramsey led the team on the boards with seven rebounds in the game.
 
Henderson had six players finish in double figures, with Andrew Ensley leading the team with 21 points. Melvin Haynes complemented him with 16. Ensley also had 10 rebounds in the game.
 
Ouachita finished the game shooting 44.1 percent from the floor.
 
The Tigers return to action on Saturday against Arkansas-Monticello. Tip-off is scheduled for 4 p.m.
 
-Josh Fink, Sports Information Director