WILMINGTON, N.C. (AP) — Brett Tomko scored 15 points, including a 3 to send the game into overtime, and North Carolina Wilmington defeated Liberty 69-64 on Tuesday night.
The Seahawks (1-1) outscored the Flames 10-5 in the extra period. Liberty was just 1 of 7 from the field in overtime (14.3 percent).
After a block by both teams, Ahmad Grant hit a layup and Matt Wilson sank two free throws to give the Seahawks the lead for good, 63-59 with 1:27 left to play.
The Flames (1-2) pulled within 67-64 with 35 seconds left as Jesse Sanders made just one of two free throws. Seven seconds later Tomko made both of his for the final margin.
