Dillard Falls to Paul Quinn in OT Thriller
| Final | 1 | 2 | OT | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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38 | 63 | 8 | 109 |
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60 | 41 | 14 | 115 |
Team Stats
Paul Quinn
| Game Statistics | Dillard (LA) | Paul Quinn |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (35-87) | (32-64) |
| Field Goal % | 40.2% | 50.0% |
| Rebounds | 49 | 59 |
| Assists | 20 | 19 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 25 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 32 | 18 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 15 | 16 |
| Pts in the Paint | 42 | 36 |
| Fastbreak Pts | 31 | 19 |
| Bench Pts | 26 | 67 |
HOUSTON – Paul Quinn outlasted Dillard (LA) 115–109 in overtime Thursday night in Dallas, overcoming a late rally and leaning on hot 3-point shooting and repeated trips to the free-throw line to secure the win.
Paul Quinn controlled the opening 20 minutes, building a 60–38 halftime lead behind efficient offense and an aggressive attack that put Dillard in foul trouble. Dillard flipped the script with a huge response in the second-half, outscoring Paul Quinn 63–41 after the break to erase the deficit and force extra time. In overtime, Paul Quinn regained composure , winning OT 14–8 to close out the six-point victory.
Key performers:
Paul Quinn
- Jordan Hicks led the way with 26 points, drilling 7-of-10 from three (and 7-of-10 overall), providing the biggest single shooting swing in the game.
- Deon McLaughin added 23 points on 8-of-12 shooting, though he also had 16 turnovers in a physical, fast game.
- Mekhi Johnson posted 18 points and 11 rebounds, doing much of his damage at the line (10-of-17 FT).
- Isaiah McCallum chipped in 13 points and 13 rebounds, helping Paul Quinn win the glass.
Dillard (LA)
- Tyler Wiley scored 24 points (9-of-17) to pace the Blue Devils.
- Ben Fort had 20 points and 8 rebounds.
- Christian Pichon Jr. contributed 16 points and 6 assists, hitting 3 threes.
- Miles Williams added 16 points and 8 boards.
Team stats that decided it
- Shooting:Paul Quinn shot 50.0%overall and a scorching 48.3% from three (14-of-29). Dillard shot 40.2% and 32.4% from three (12-of-37).
- Free throws & fouls: Paul Quinn lived at the line, going 37-of-52. Dillard also took plenty (27-of-37), but Paul Quinn's extra volume mattered in a game decided in OT. Dillard was whistled for 30 fouls (Paul Quinn 26).
- Rebounding:Paul Quinn held a 59–49 edge, led by McCallum (13) and Johnson (11).
- Turnovers:Despite winning, Paul Quinn had a major blemish with 25 turnovers (Dillard 13). Dillard's second-half surge was fueled in part by those extra possessions, but Paul Quinn's efficiency from deep and at the stripe ultimately outweighed it.
- Paul Quinn was assessed the game's only technical foul (Malcolm King).
Final: Paul Quinn 115, Dillard (LA) 109 (OT).
-Bleu Devils-