Mount Union men's basketball team, ranked No. 24 nationally, fell short in a thrilling overtime game against No. 3 John Carroll in the Ohio Athletic Conference Tournament Championship, losing 88-86. Senior Collen Gurley led the Raiders with 30 points, supported by Christian Parker, Darrell Newsom, and freshman Elijah Farrington scoring in double digits.

The Big Picture

The intense game saw Mount Union making a comeback from a significant deficit, only to be narrowly edged out by John Carroll in overtime.

By the Numbers
  • Collen Gurley led all scorers with 30 points.
  • Luke Frazier of John Carroll led his team with 28 points.
State of Play
  • Mount Union fell short in the OAC Tournament Championship in a closely contested game.
  • Senior players Gurley and Parker were recognized for their performances by being named to the OAC All-Tournament team.
What's Next

Mount Union's fate for an NCAA Tournament bid will be revealed during the NCAA Selection Show on Monday, February 26 at 1 p.m.

Bottom Line

Mount Union men's basketball team's resilient effort in the championship game fell just short against John Carroll in a thrilling contest, with hopes now pinned on a potential at-large bid for the NCAA Tournament.