THE RUNDOWN

The score was much closer than the first time Ouachita Baptist and Henderson State met in men's basketball this season, but the result was the same: a Reddie win. Henderson State prevailed 59-55 Monday night at Bill Vining Arena. Kendarious Smith scored a game-high 20 points to lead the Tigers.

The Tigers battled back from a seven-point deficit at halftime to take a 53-50 lead with under five minutes remaining on a three-pointer by Smith. Henderson scored seven of the game's final nine points to close out their second victory over Ouachita of the season.
 

THREE THINGS TO KNOW

- Smith brought his career scoring total up to 934
- No Tiger besides Smith scored in double figures
- The Tigers fell to 1-2 at Bill Vining Arena in 2020-21

BY THE NUMBERS

.563 - Smith has made 9 of 16 three-pointers over his last three games for a shooting percentage of .563
6 - Ouachita attempted six free throws on the night, compared to 20 for the Reddies
17 - Each team turned the ball over 17 times. Henderson scored 21 points off those turnovers, compared to 14 for Ouachita

NEXT UP

The Tigers host Arkansas Tech on Thursday for the first meeting between the two teams this season. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.