Savannah State’s Thrilling Overtime Victory Over LeMoyne-Owen with Buzzer-Beating Layup
Savannah State's Nyla Allen secured a buzzer-beating layup in overtime, leading to a 75-73 victory over LeMoyne-Owen in a pivotal Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference match on January 4, 2024. The game featured seven ties and seven lead changes, with the Lady Tigers claiming their first win of the year.
By the Numbers- SSU outscored LeMoyne-Owen 52 to 26 in the paint.
- Ta'Quasia Lampkin and Amari Heard both recorded double-doubles for SSU.
- Savannah State's victory puts them at 6-3 overall and 4-2 in the SIAC, marking their fourth win in a row.
- LeMoyne-Owen stands at 5-5 overall and 4-3 in the SIAC after this loss.
Savannah State will seek to continue their winning streak as they face Lane on January 6, aiming for their fourth consecutive victory.
Bottom LineNyla Allen's last-second heroics secured a crucial win for Savannah State in a fiercely contested match, propelling the team to a strong position in the SIAC standings.
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