Coastal Carolina defeats South Carolina Upstate 72-70 in OT

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Jacob Meyer's layup seals win for Coastal Carolina in OT

Coastal's Jacob Meyer gets the layup to go in overtime to give the Chanticleers the big win vs. the Spartans.

Nov 30, 2023, 03:29 am

CONWAY, S.C. -- — Kevin Easley Jr. scored 16 points as Coastal Carolina beat South Carolina Upstate 72-70 in overtime on Wednesday night.

Easley had 10 rebounds for the Chanticleers (2-4). John Ojiako scored 13 points while going 4 of 6 and 5 of 9 from the free throw line, and added 13 rebounds. Jimmy Nichols had 11 points and shot 4 of 8 from the field and 3 for 3 from the line.

The Spartans (3-5) were led by Floyd Rideau, who posted 17 points and two steals. Trae Broadnax added 11 points for South Carolina Upstate. In addition, Miguel Ayesa finished with 11 points.

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