MARYVILLE, Tenn. (Nov. 22, 2014) – Despite three players in double figures, the Sewanee men's basketball team fell just short at in-state rival Maryville in overtime, 69-64, Saturday.

The Tigers are now 1-1 this season. Sophomore Jorden Williams led all scorers with 20 points, four rebounds, and three assists. Additionally, sophomore Brody Stonecontinued his outstanding play early this year. Matched up against the top player in the USA South, Stone finished with 18 points and eight rebounds while making 50 percent of his attempts.

Fellow forward Keshonn Carter was the other Tiger in double figures with 12 points and a game-high nine rebounds.

Early on both teams used runs to stay close. A three by Williams with 9:10 left in the first half made the score 16-14 in favor in Maryville.

The preseason USA South favorites answered back with an 8-0 spurt to go up 10, 24-14 with 3:37 left in the half.

Eventually, Sewanee would trim the Scots' lead back to six, 26-20, by halftime.

Out of the locker, the score would remain near that mark until 16:37. A pair of Stone free throws tied the game at 30-30.

Maryville would stretch its lead back to 10, 43-33, with 11:31 left after two free throws by Antonio Jackson. That capped off a 13-3 run by the Scots.

However, Sewanee did not quit. Down the stretch, the Tigers fought back. A jumper by Carter led to a 9-0 run that pulled Sewanee back to within one, 45-44, with 6:00 remaining.

Sewanee then scored six of the next nine points to take a 50-48 lead after Seth Brown hit a three.

Neither team would lead by more than three the final 4:29 of regulation. In fact, down by two with five seconds left in the second half, Sewanee called a timeout. On the ensuing inbound play, Williams made a layup with no time remaining to send the game into overtime.

Unfortunately, Maryville would score first when Jaumonee Byrd hit a jumper. Stone answered back with his own jump shot, however a three by Oscar Butler put Maryville back ahead at 62-59.

The Scots would then not relinquish their lead the final 3:26.

Statistically, both teams were fairly even. Sewanee and Maryville both finished with 15 turnovers. Maryville did outshoot the Tigers 40.7 percent to 36.9. However, Sewanee edged out the Scots on the boards, 42-37.

Sewanee continues its season with an 8:00 p.m. home game inside Juhan Gymnasium, Tuesday.

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