Posted: Jan 29, 2016
SHREVEPORT, La. – Ryan Ogden hit a 3-pointer with 1:26 remaining to give Southwestern the lead and hit the game-winning free throw with one second on the clock to hand the Pirates their first win at Centenary.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Southwestern never trailed after the opening minutes of the first half and took a nine point lead into the locker room, 42-33, over the Gents.
- The Pirates pushed their lead to 15, 60-45, with 13 minutes to play, but Centenary clawed back to tie the game at 65 with six minutes remaining.
- Ogden hit two free throws with nine seconds remaining in regular to tie the game at 80 and send the game into overtime.
- Karrey Sanders' three opened overtime and put SU back on top. The Gents briefly took the lead back with 2:07 on the clock, but Ogden got back to action to snagged the win for SU.
STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
- Ryan Ogden: 24 points, 7-14 FG, 3-6 3PT, 10 rebounds, 3 assists
- Zachary Whitlock: 20 points, 9-16 FG, 16 rebounds
- Karrey Sanders: 17 points, 7-16 FG, 3 rebounds
TEAM BREAKDOWN
- Field Goal: SU 45.2% (33-73), CENT 43.4% (33-76)
- 3-point: SU 40.0% (14-35), CENT 16.7% (3-18)
- Free throws: SU 57.9% (11-19), CENT 77.8% (21-27)
- Rebounds: SU 43, CENT 47
- Turnovers: SU 18, CENT 12
UP NEXT
Southwestern improves to 8-11 on the year and 5-3 in the SCAC. They make the long trip to Colorado Springs, Colo., to face Colorado College (12-8, 7-2) on Sunday at noon MST.