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ARKADELPHIA, Ark. – Henderson State opened the game on a 17-3 run and led wire-to-wire as they defeated SWOSU 70-62 on Saturday afternoon at the Duke Wells Center.
 
The Reddies built their 14-point lead less than seven minutes into the game, but SWOSU settled in and got within one possession, trailing 32-29 at the break. The Bulldogs got within two twice in the second half, the final time at 42-40 after a pair of free throws from Tre Evans. HSU answered with an 11-3 run to open their lead back out to 10 points and SWOSU was unable to get within single digits again until the final minute of the game.
 
Daniel Eibel knocked down 5-of-9 three-point attempts on the night and led SWOSU after matching his career-high with 16 points while also adding three rebounds and one steal. Nick Shoemaker was the only other Bulldog in double figures, hitting 4-of-7 three-pointers, good for 12 points, five rebounds, one assist and one steal.
 
Evans, the GAC's leading scorer, was held to a season-low six points on 1-for-8 shooting from the field, but he did manage to lead SWOSU with eight rebounds before fouling out with 7:32 to play.
 
SWOSU (3-11, 0-8 GAC) returns to action on Thursday night in Alva, taking on Northwestern Oklahoma State.