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.
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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. Â 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. Â 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. Â 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.