Opp knocks off Straughn in overtime
Published 12:00 am Wednesday, January 11, 2017
The Opp Bobcats picked up a thrilling 63-59 victory over the Straughn Tigers on Tuesday night in Opp.
After Straughn took the lead to start the game, a big second period from Orlando gave the Bobcats a 39-24 lead at halftime.
Straughn inched back into the contest late in the fourth period to tie the 50-50.
Opp took a 52-50 led with a layup with 3.6 seconds left in regulation.
The Bobcats began getting feisty after going up and as a result were hit with three technical foul calls that gave Straughn six free throw attempts.
The Tigers hit 2-of-6 to force overtime, but Lacey and the Bobcats rolled to a 63-59 victory.
Reggie Thompson led the Bobcats with 23 points.