The 20th-ranked UNC Pembroke men's basketball team lost 82-75 to Chowan in overtime during the regular season finale at Lumbee Guaranty Bank Court. Despite holding the lead with five seconds left in regulation, a game-tying 3-pointer resulted in the Braves' second home loss of the season, snapping a five-game winning streak.

By the Numbers
  • Chowan 82, #20 UNC Pembroke 75 (OT)
  • UNC Pembroke: 21-6 overall, 15-3 in conference; Chowan: 19-8 overall, 13-5 in conference
  • UNC Pembroke's shooting: 39.1%
  • Points in transition for UNC Pembroke: 26
  • UNC Pembroke's lead time: 67.7% of the game
State of Play
  • Braves' record: 21-6 overall, 15-3 in conference
  • Hawks' record: 19-8 overall, 13-5 in conference
  • UNC Pembroke to enter Conference Carolinas Tournament as top seed
  • Next game: semifinals on Saturday, March 9 at 12:30 p.m.
Bottom Line

The 20th-ranked UNC Pembroke men's basketball team suffered a tough 82-75 overtime loss to Chowan, marking their second home defeat of the season. Despite this setback, the Braves will enter the Conference Carolinas Tournament as the top seed, aiming to bounce back in the upcoming games.