Augustana Vikings Secures Overtime Victory Against Carthage Firebirds
The Augustana Vikings men's basketball team secured an overtime victory against the Carthage Firebirds with a final score of 88-85. The game was tightly contested, with neither team holding a significant lead in the first half. Augustana maintained a slight advantage at halftime, shooting 46 percent from the field and leading 40-35. The second half saw the Vikings extend their lead to nine points before Carthage staged a comeback, eventually forcing overtime. In the extra period, the Vikings secured a narrow three-point victory, propelled by Tyler Knuth's 26 points and Chase Larsen's 21 points and seven rebounds.
By the Numbers- Augustana shot 44 percent from the field, while Carthage had a 49 percent shooting efficiency
- Knuth finished with a team-high 26 points on 7-15 shooting
- Augustana improves to 7-15 on the season and 4-9 in the CCIW with the win
- The team will host North Central for their next game on Wednesday, February 7
The Augustana Vikings' hard-fought overtime victory propels them to a 7-15 season record, marking a crucial win in the CCIW standings and setting the stage for their upcoming game against North Central.
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