Grinnell College edges Knox College in thrilling overtime victory
Grinnell College secured a hard-fought 97-91 overtime victory over Knox College, propelling them to a third-place tie in the MWC with a 6-4 record and an overall 11-7 standing.
Why It MattersThe win holds significant importance as it puts Grinnell in a favorable position for a spot in the Midwest Conference Tournament, while also marking a pivotal victory over a team in a similar standing.
By the Numbers- Grinnell's third-most points in program history: 97
- Scoring outburst from Erin Lillis '24: 25 points
- 10-foot jumper from Lillis to tie the game at 81-all with 9 seconds left
- Grinnell tied for third place in the MWC with a 6-4 record
- Upcoming game at Illinois College on Saturday
Grinnell faces another significant MWC test with an upcoming game at Illinois College on Saturday.
Bottom LineGrinnell's hard-fought victory not only positions them well for the MWC Tournament but also demonstrates their resilience and ability to secure crucial wins in high-stakes situations.
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