NEW: Bryant Rallies From 20 Point Deficit, Beats Mount St. Mary’s in 2 OT
Saturday, January 09, 2016
The Bryant Bulldogs (6-11, 3-1) rallied from a 20 point second half deficit to beat ( 6-11,3-1) Mount St. Mary's 82-79 in double overtime on Saturday afternoon in Maryland. Bryant has now won four of their last five games, including two out of three on the road.
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The Bryant Bulldogs trailed 34-20 at half time and 40-20 with less than 19 minutes to play, on the road against Mount St. Mary's before out scoring Mount 40-26 in the second half.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTBryant trailed 52-38 with 10:56 to play in the game before closing on a 24-8 run capped off by Shane McLaughlin layup with just one second to play to tie the game at 60.
After things stayed tied after the first over time, Bryant took their first lead, 74-72, since they led 4-3 early in the first half, on a Nisre Zouzoua layup with 2:44 to play.
The Bulldogs would extend their lead to 76-72 and close the game by hitting free throws and winning 82-79.
The Leaders
The Bulldogs were led by Shane McLaughlin who poured in 21 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for a double-double. McLaughlin scored seven of his points in the second over time period.
Nisre Zouzoua added in 15 points in the game.
Next up
Bryant returns to action on Thursday, January 14 when they host Saint Francis at the Chace Athletic Center. Tip off is set for 7 p.m.
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