Travell Washington's 3 lifts UIC over Wright State

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UIC hits buzzer-beating game-winning 3 in OT

Travell Washington of UIC hits a 3-pointer as time expires in overtime and the Flames go on to defeat Wright State 75-72.

Dec 29, 2018, 02:50 am

DAYTON, Ohio -- Travell Washington scored 13 points Friday night and hit the winning 3-pointer with a second left in overtime to help Illinois-Chicago beat Wright State 75-72 in the Horizon League opener for both teams.

Marcus Ottey had 23 points and eight rebounds, and Tarkus Ferguson added 18 points, 10 rebounds and six assists for the Flames (7-7).

Cole Gentry had eight of his 24 points in overtime for Wright State (6-8). His 3-pointer with eight seconds left in the extra period tied it at 72 before Washington's winner.

Neither team led by more than three in the extra period. Ottey's jumper with 1:13 left tied it at 67, Ferguson's 3-pointer at 45 seconds made it 70-67 and the Flames never trailed again.

Wright State led 57-52 with 2:28 left in the second half and UIC closed the period on a 7-2 run to force overtime.

Mark Hughes and Alan Vest had 11 points each for the Raiders.