| 1 | 2 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIU | 39 | 44 | 9 | 92 |
| UTU | 36 | 47 | 13 | 96 |
Gonsalves scores 21 to lead Utah Tech over Florida International 96-92 in OT
ST. GEORGE, Utah -- — Noa Gonsalves scored 21 points and Utah Tech beat Florida International 96-92 in overtime on Saturday night.
Tanner Christensen scored the first four points and Angelo Kambala hit a 3-pointer as Utah Tech opened the extra period on a 7-2 surge. Javaunte Hawkins, who made a 3-pointer for FIU to force overtime tied 83-all, made a 3 to pull the Panthers to 93-92 with 17 seconds left. Hawkins then missed another 3-point attempt with three seconds left to end it.
Gonsalves shot 7 for 12, including 7 for 11 from beyond the arc for the Trailblazers (6-7). Aric Demings scored 19 points and added seven rebounds. Christensen shot 6 of 9 from the field and 3 for 4 from the line to finish with 15 points, while adding 10 rebounds, five assists, and four blocks.
The Panthers (5-10) were led by Hawkins, who recorded 27 points, four assists and three steals. Arturo Dean added 21 points and six steals. Jaidon Lipscomb had 13 points and five steals.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Quinton Reece
- Donn Berdahl
- James Ford
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