This was a big game for the Saints as a playoff spot hung in the balance. With a win, the Saints would advance to the Mission Valley playoffs, while a OLR win would keep them mathmatically alive for a playoff berth. As expected, this was a hard fought game on both ends, but OLG survived a late OLR rally and hung on in Overtime for a dramatic 33-30 win. Hekili J. proved the difference as he led all scorers with 14 points, and scored the two key buckets in OT to ensure the victory. Wayne R. was also strong with a season-best 9 points, while Tyler L. scored 6 despite fouling out in the 4th quarter. After a back and forth first half that saw the Saints build a 12-8 lead, the team surged out in the 3rd quarter to an 18-8 advantage. OLR would not go down without a fight though and came roaring back in the 4th quarter to tie the game at 28-28 with Tyler out and Hekili on the bench with four fouls. In OT, OLR took their first lead at 30-28 with one minute remaining, but a Chris P. free throw cut in to 30-29. With approximately 35 seconds remaining, Jacob B grabbed a huge rebound and connected with Hekili J for the go-ahead bucket. OLG survived four straight missed free throws by OLR and then got some insurance points when Chris P. found Hekili in transition for a 33-30 lead. With the win, OLG moved to 5-3 in league play and 8-5 overall.
SCORING TOTALS
Hekili J. - 14
Wayne R. - 9
Tyler L. - 6
Azaria A. - 3
Chris P. - 1
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