Monday, January 22nd, 2007

Men's Basketball Team Wins Overtime Roller Coaster At Sewanee

The Piedmont College men's basketball team survived a roller coaster finish and held on for a 95-92 overtime victory at Sewanee - University of the South this evening in Sewanee, TN. With the victory the men level out their record at 9-9.

Sewanee raced out of the gates to grab a 14-4 advantage just four minutes into the contest and held a 27-21 lead with 9:18 remaining in the first period. Piedmont would respond with a 13-0 run and would lead by nine (46-37) at halftime.

Piedmont would hold a two-possession advantage for most of the second half before Sewanee regained the lead with 6:10 remaining and from there the roller coaster ride would begin to exchange leads. Neiter team would score in the final minute of regulation as Sewanee's Joey Garcia missed on a game-winner as time expired.

In overtime, Piedmont would open with three consecutive three-point baskets and take a 91-84 lead with 2:09 remaining. Sewanee would again storm back and take a one-point lead with 0:21 remaining on a Spencer Rowland basket. PC's Jake Baldwin would give the Lions' their final lead of the game by hitting a pair of free throws with 0:10 remaining.

On Sewanee's next possession Rowland was again fouled chasing after a loose ball but would miss both attempts. Piedmont's Branden Mayweather secured the rebound, got fouled, and made both free throws for the three-point margin. Sewanee's three-point equalizer hit the back rim as PC escaped with their ninth win of the season.

Baldwin led five Lions in double-figures with a game-high 24 points and 13 rebounds. Michael Rubio added 17 points on 4-5 shooting from three-point land while Jake Green and Mayweather added 15 apiece. Mike Adams added 11 points. As a team, PC connected on 14-31 (45%) of its three-point shots.

Piedmont will return to action on Saturday, January 27th when the Lions open a four-game home stand with a non-conference contest against Southeastern Bible College with tip-off set for 4:00 in PC's Cave Arena.