Okoh, Hill Lead Henderson State to 117-62 Season-Opening Win
Henderson State opened its 2026-27 season with a 117-62 rout of Hendrix, powered by Zaveion Okoh’s 32 points and Rondae Hill’s 24. The Reddies turned defensive pressure into easy offense, pulling away after halftime and scoring across the roster.
By the Numbers- Okoh: 32 points; Hill: 24 points.
- Henderson State: 117 points, 57.1% shooting and 20 steals.
- The Reddies scored 34 points off 23 Hendrix turnovers.
- Henderson State led 68-20 in points in the paint and 36-5 in fast-break points.
- All 14 Reddies who played scored; the bench contributed 41 points.
Hendrix briefly set the pace, opening with an 11-4 lead, but Henderson State took control before halftime and dominated the second half. The Warriors shot 33.8% overall, despite making 11 of 28 3-pointers.
Bottom LineHenderson State’s scoring depth and disruptive defense turned a competitive opening stretch into a decisive season-opening win.
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