Box Score ARKADELPHIA, Ark. – Micah Delph continued his hot shooting and the Tigers held the Boll Weevils of Monticello to 38% from the floor, but it was not enough as the Tigers lost a nail biter in Bill Vining Arena to UAM, 63-59.

Delph had the hot hand in the first half, shooting 4-5 and leading the Tigers with nine points at the break. Both teams played evenly in the first half, with no team leading by more than seven in the half. Guard Eric Braeuer hit a layup with two seconds left in the half to bring the Tigers within three, 31-28.

Fouls plagued the Tigers in the second half. Ouachita committed 16 personal fouls to Monticello's nine. UAM went 16-22 (73%) from the free-throw line and that was enough to overcome their poor second half shooting in the second half. The Tigers defense held the Weevils to 36.4% shooting in the second half. The Tigers shot 44% from the floor. Delph led the Tigers in the second half, going 5-10 from the floor and scoring 12. He finished the game with 21 points and five assists.

Braeuer finished the game with 15 points, going 2-5 from beyond the arc. He also added three assists and a blocked shot. Colt Fason led the Tigers with 10 rebounds and three blocked shots. Jerron Smith went 3-3 from the floor and finished with seven points.

Brandon Wilson led the Boll Weevils (10-5, 5-4 GAC) with 21 points, going 11-15 from the free-throw line. Dayton Mickens shot 7-11 from the floor and finished with 17 points.

The Tigers will travel across State Highway 7 this Thursday, January 23 to take on the Reddies of Henderson State. Tipoff is set for 7:30 at the Duke Wells Arena.