MEMPHIS - Union outscored the Christian Brothers University men's basketball team 31-27 in the second half, and 14-10 in overtime, to earn a 74-70 win, on Friday night, at Canale Arena.
The game marked the season opener for both teams.
TIP OFF:
Score: Union 74 | CBU 70 - OT
Records: Bulldogs (1-0, 1-0 GSC) | Bucs (0-1, 0-1 GSC)
Series: CBU leads 45-35
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HOW IT HAPPENED
- The visitors led by as many as 10 points in the opening half (18-8), but the Bucs outscored them 18-11 to take a 33-29 lead at halftime.
- With 16:02 left, CBU opened its lead to 39-32 on a pair of free throws by Christian Jones.
- Union fought back, and regained the lead, pushing its advantage to 56-48, with five minutes left.
- Tyree Boykin knocked down a pair of free throws, with 30 seconds left, but Jones nailed a three pointer, with nine seconds left, to force overtime.
- The Bucs had a brief two point advantage in overtime, but Union scored five of the final seven points to earn the win.
KEY STATS | NOTEABLES:
- The three pointer from Jones broke a cold streak that saw the Bucs miss their first 18 from beyond the arc.
- The Bulldogs shot 46 percent (25-of-54) from the floor.
- CBU finished the game 45 percent from the floor (29-of-64), which includes a 2-for-22 effort from long-range.
- The Bucs were 27-of-42 from inside three the three point line.
- CBU finished with a 36-30 edge on the boards.
- CBU was 10-of-14 from the free throw line, while Union was 19-for-25.
- In his first game at CBU, Tennessee Tech transfer Garrett Golday finished with a team-high 19 points.
- Aiden Ruthsatz (13), Christian Jones (11) and Daniel Loos (10) rounded out the double figure scorers for CBU. Loos, who made his collegiate debut, also added seven rebounds and a team high five assists.
- Union has now claimed three straight over the Bucs.
UP NEXT:
- The Bucs are scheduled to return to action on Saturday, Dec. 12, when they have a rematch with Union. TIpoff is set for 2 p.m.
