Men's Basketball Falls In Final Seconds Of Overtime Against Webster

ST. LOUIS, Mo.—The Fontbonne University men's basketball team suffered an absolute heartbreaking 81-80 overtime loss against Webster in the SLIAC Semifinals.

Records

Webster (10-17; 6-8 SLIAC)

Fontbonne (17-7; 12-2 SLIAC)

Game Breakdown

In the first half, it was back-and-forth play throughout with the Griffins having a 22-20 lead on Domonic Doolin's 3-pointer from the top of the key at 9:36.

Later, the Griffins stretched its lead out to 31-23 with 4:59 left on Kevin Anders 3-pointer. Fontbonne maintained its lead the rest of the way and went into the locker room on top, 39-30.

Fontbonne shot 41.0 percent from the floor in the first led by Caden Clark with eight points. Anthony Jones had seven, while Will Suellentrop and Elijah Rice finished with six points each.

In the second half, the Gorloks opened with 14-1 run over the first four minutes and change with Wynne Brown Jr., 3-pointer giving them the 44-40 lead.

Fontbonne got the 49-48 lead back with 12:46 left in regulation on Doolin's layup. The Griffins continued holding its marginal lead up until the 4:58 mark when Stephen Hawkins drained his 3-pointer giving Webster a 63-62 lead.

Then, with 28.0 seconds left and the game tied 68-68, the Griffins had an inbound play. Brent Wagner came off a screen, got a pass from Caden Clark and hit his 3-pointer which erupted the Fontbonne crowd.

Webster, though had one final chance and after scrambling to find a shot it was Mark Moore from way downtown hitting his 3-pointer to tie the game and force overtime.

In OT, after Webster had a 76-73 lead, the Griffins went on a 6-0 run with Caden Clark hitting both of his free throws with 16.0 seconds left.

After Wynne Brown, Jr., hit two free throws the Griffins sent Kevin Anders to the line with 10.0 seconds left. He hit the first but missed the second allowing the Gorloks to gain possession.

Webster pushed the ball up court and found Hawkins in the corner who hit his 3-pointer with just under two seconds left giving Webster the wild 81-80 win.

Team Comparison

• Fontbonne finished shooting 37.8 percent from the field.
• Webster shot 42.6 percent from the field.
• Webster held a 50-36 rebounding advantage.

Fontbonne Leaders

• Caden Clark led with 19 points and nine assists.
• Brent Wager finished with 14 points.
• Elijah Rice went 6-of-12 from the field for 12 points, eight rebounds, and five assists.
• Domonic Doolin had 11 points on 5-of-9 shooting off the bench.
• Anthony Jones contributed 10 points and nine rebounds.

The Griffins finish its season 17-7 and 12-2 in conference play.

About Fontbonne University

Fontbonne University is a private, Catholic liberal arts university located in St. Louis, committed to a transformative education and inspiring students to become global citizens who think critically, act ethically and serve responsibly. The university, founded in 1923, is sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. For more information, visit www.fontbonne.edu.

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