Triple-OT Thriller on the Bluff
- Edward Major II
- Jan 13, 2018
- 1 min read
In a game that featured 33 lead changes and took 2 hours and 39 minutes from tip-off to buzzer, it took the Duquesne Dukes (13-5, 4-1 A10) three overtime periods to dispatch the La Salle Explorers (7-11, 1-4 A10). Mike Lewis II had 25 points in the contest, including nine points in the final 1:27 of the third overtime.
Duquesne is back in action at Saint Louis Wednesday, January 17 at 8 PM before returning to the Palumbo Center for two home matchups against George Mason and Richmond January 20 (Sat.) and 24 (Wed.), respectively.
MAJOR FOCUS: Duquesne Outlasts La Salle in Triple Overtime
Rene Castro-Caneddy (4) drives to the basket early in the first half against La Salle on Saturday. Rene Castro-Caneddy (4) drives to the basket early in the first half against La Salle on Saturday. Rene Castro-Caneddy (4) is fouled as he drives to the basket early in the first half against La Salle on Saturday. Jordan Robinson (55) attempts to drive his way towards the basket against La Salle. Eric James (2) drives along the baseline against La Salle. Eric James (2) drives along the baseline against La Salle. Kellon Taylor (20) throw down a thunderous dunk that brings the crowd to life early in the first half. Tydus Verhoeven (25) tries to drive past a La Salle defender in the second half of the back-and-forth matchup. Tydus Verhoeven (25) drives past a La Salle defender in the second half of the back-and-forth matchup. First-year head coach Keith Dambrot has been pressing all the right buttons to get his Duquesne squad in contention for their first A10 title since 1977. Tarin Smith (3) drives to the basket in the second half against La Salle. Jordan Robinson (55) with the fade away jumper during the second half. Mike Lewis II (1) scored 25 points in the triple-OT victory over La Salle, including nine points in the final 1:27 of the game Rene Castro-Caneddy (4) drives to the hoop in overtime against La Salle. Smith (3) looks on after fouling out midway through the first overtime period. Coaches and players had to hold their teammates back from getting too over the top with their celebrations! The thunderous dunk as time expired in the third overtime that got some La Salle players upset after the final whistle.
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