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VUU Defeats Lincoln in Two OTs

Box Score Virginia Union University's DeAndre Thomas hit two free throws in the second overtime to give VUU a 76-75 lead over Lincoln (Pa.) University, then VUU's Ray Anderson hit one of two free throws to seal a 77-75 double-overtime win over Lincoln on Saturday, January 21, in Historic Barco-Stevens Hall in Richmond, Va.

VUU's John Mitchell grabbed a missed jumper and put the ball back in as the buzzer sounded in regulation to tie the game 61-61.

The Panthers sent the game into a second overtime by overcoming a five-point deficit with 1:28 left to play.  Anderson hit a layup and then Virginia Union's Kory Cooley hit a three-pointer with 23 seconds left to play to tie the game at 68-68.

Anderson finished the game with 21 points while Cooley had 15 points.  VUU's Tavon Mealy scored 14 points while Mitchell led the Panthers on the boards with 14 rebounds.

The win raised VUU's record to 15-5 overall and 7-1 in the CIAA.  Lincoln fell to 6-12 overall and 5-4 in CIAA play.

Virginia Union now travels to Elizabeth City, N.C., to face Elizabeth City State University at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 25.
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Players Mentioned

Ray Anderson

#3 Ray Anderson

G
6' 3"
Senior
Kory Cooley

#10 Kory Cooley

G
6' 2"
Junior
Tavon Mealy

#33 Tavon Mealy

F
6' 3"
Senior
John Mitchell

#20 John Mitchell

C
6' 9"
Senior
DeAndre Thomas

#5 DeAndre Thomas

F
6' 5"
Sophomore

Players Mentioned

Ray Anderson

#3 Ray Anderson

6' 3"
Senior
G
Kory Cooley

#10 Kory Cooley

6' 2"
Junior
G
Tavon Mealy

#33 Tavon Mealy

6' 3"
Senior
F
John Mitchell

#20 John Mitchell

6' 9"
Senior
C
DeAndre Thomas

#5 DeAndre Thomas

6' 5"
Sophomore
F