Tufts Tops Wesleyan in Overtime Thriller, Securing Playoff Spot
Wesleyan men's basketball team was defeated in overtime by Tufts with a score of 82-70, after leading with under a minute left in regulation. Despite a valiant effort, missed free throws proved to be costly for Wesleyan.
By the Numbers- Wesleyan's record: 12-11 overall, 3-6 in NESCAC
- Shane Regan scored 25 points, with 18 in the second half
- Nicky Johnson contributed 15 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists
- Tufts' Scott Gyimesi led with 17 points and 14 rebounds
- Wesleyan is still in search of their first NESCAC road win this season
- Tufts has clinched a playoff spot with the win
- Wesleyan closes out the regular season with a trip to Bates
Wesleyan concludes the regular season with a trip to Bates scheduled to tip at 2 PM on Saturday.
Bottom LineWesleyan men's basketball falls to Tufts in a hard-fought game, highlighting the significance of capitalizing on crucial moments in high-stakes matchups.
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