COMMERCE – In front of a crowd 1,873 on Monday morning in the Field House as part of Education Day, the Texas A&M University-Commerce men's basketball team rallied to win 101-99 in double overtime over the Northern Colorado Bears, behind 33 points from
Kalen Williams.
Northern Colorado had a lead as big as 14 in the first half, but the Lions tied the game in regulation on a last-minute three pointer by
Jerome Brewer Jr. (Camden, N.J.). With the game tied in the first overtime period, the Lions had an offensive possession, but turned the ball over with five seconds left. The Bears got a shot off at the buzzer, but it was no good.
JEROME BREWER JR. GAME-TYING BUCKET
Monday was the first double overtime for the Lions since a 104-103 double overtime win over West Texas A&M on January 21, 2017. The Lions did not trail in the second overtime period, leading by as much as five on a three pointer by Brewer Jr. at the 42-second mark.
The Bears pulled to 97-96 with 15 seconds left, but Brewer Jr. hit all four free throws down the stretch to give the win to A&M-Commerce. Brewer Jr. picked up his fourth foul towards the end of regulation, but finished the game with career-best 24 points, nine rebounds, three blocks, a steal, and an assist.
Williams (Augusta, Ga.) recorded career-high 33 points on 8 for 18 shooting from the field. He was 12 for 12 at the line, which is the best single-game performance in program history. He totaled seven assists and two rebounds as well.
Alonzo Dodd (St. Paul, Minn.) totaled 13 points, six assists, and five rebounds, while
Tommie Lewis (Vero Beach, Fla.) finished the game with 11 points, four rebounds, three steals, and two assists.
For the Bears, Dejour Reaves scored 30, Saint Thomas added 19 with 17 rebounds. Riley Abercrombie totaled 22 and Brock Wisne added 13.
The Lions shot 43.8 percent from the field, while UNC shot 51.6 percent.
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The Lions host Arlington Baptist next Monday at 11 a.m. in the final game before the holiday break. Tickets for the game can be purchased at
LionAthletics.com/Tickets.
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