Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College rallied from a four-point deficit in the final 28 seconds to beat Indiana University South Bend, 64-63. EJ Reese sealed the win with a dunk with two seconds left, giving the Pomeroys their first victory of the season.

By the Numbers
  • Reese: 16 points, 7 rebounds, and 7-for-9 shooting.
  • SMWC outrebounded IU South Bend, 43-37.
  • The Pomeroys scored 25 second-chance points and 30 bench points.
Yes, But

SMWC led by as many as 12 points, but IU South Bend surged back with perimeter shooting and briefly took the lead late. The Titans had a chance to protect their advantage, but a missed free throw helped set up the Pomeroys’ winning play.

What's Next

SMWC faces the University of St. Francis (Illinois) on Saturday, Oct. 31, at 11 a.m. in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Bottom Line

Reese’s late dunk capped a comeback built on timely shooting and second-chance scoring, turning a near collapse into SMWC’s first win of the season.