Pipkins' late 3 carries UMass past Dayton in 2 OT, 86-82

Feb 3, 2018, 10:14 pm

AMHERST, Mass. -- Luwane Pipkins drilled a controversial 3-pointer in the final minute of the second overtime period and Unique McLean added a late jumper as Massachusetts held off Dayton in an Atlantic 10 battle, 86-82 on Saturday afternoon, snapping a five-game losing streak.

Pipkins came up with a loose ball after a scramble and launched his shot as the shot clock expired. Officials counted the trey, but photos show the ball on Pipkins' fingers as the shot clock hit zero.

Josh Cunningham scored at the basket twice to get the Flyers even at 81-81 with 1:29 to play, but Pipkins hit from deep with :55 left. Cunningham hit the second of two free throws seconds later to get Dayton within two, but McLean made it a two-possession lead with :12 left.

Pipkins hit 6 of 13 from distance and finished with 28 points for UMass (11-13, 4-7). C.J. Anderson added 17 points and Carl Pierre and Malik Hines contributed 15 and 14 points, respectively while McLean pulled down 11 rebounds.

Cunningham dunked with 1:32 left in regulation to tie the game at 69-69 and forced the game to overtime. His two free throws with :24 left tied it at 77-77 and forced the second overtime. He finished with 27 points and 11 rebounds. Trey Landers added 22 points and nine rebounds while Jalen Crutcher and Darrell Davis both added 15 points for Dayton (10-12, 4-6).