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Dragons fall to Oilers in classic overtime thriller in season finale

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Tiffin University (2-25) left it all on the court as they locked up with Findlay in a wild season finale, as the Oilers squeaked out a 72-71 victory in overtime. The Dragons shot 56 percent in the first half, leading to a 32-27 halftime edge. The Oilers were cold from the outset, shooting 33 percent in the first half. Only Nathan Hyde's hot shooting (32 points in the game) kept the Oilers in it, as they also made only 24 of 38 free throws. The Dragons took advantage of the cold shooting, improving to 68 percent from the field in the second half in building a 14 point lead with 7:36 to play. But the sheer volume of fouls (31-12 against TU) and trips to the free throw line (38 attempts to 15 attempts) gave Findlay an opening that they used to whittle down the lead, as they outscored TU 21-5 over a 7:00 stretch and took a 66-64 lead with 28 seconds left in regulatiion.

Brian Scott drove down the court and hit a scoop shot with 18 seconds left to tie the score. Findlay put up a shot inside but Rafael Cuellar blocked it as regulation ended, sending the game into overtime. In overtime, Scott scored all five of TU's points, canning a three pointer with 1:36 to go to give TU a 71-68 lead. But a three point play by Marcus Parker tied the score 71-71. A foul with 9 seconds remaining gave Tyler Sparks a chance at the free throw line, as he hit one shot to give Findlay a 72-71 lead. A desperatiion three point attempt by Austin Smith fell short as the Oilers got the win.

Scott led TU with 27 points and 5 assists, while DeAngelo Jordan had 13 points. Travis Spahr also had 14 points with 9 rebounds. Findlay held a 24-8 edge at the free throw line. Hyde's 32 led the Oilers while Aaron Robinson (12 points) and Marcus Parker (11 points) also had double figures.

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