MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) — J.J. Mann scored seven of his 19 points in the second overtime to lead Belmont over Middle Tennessee 87-84.
The Bruins (2-2) trailed 79-78 with 3:38 left in the game, then went on a 9-2 run that lasted 1:14, sparked by Mann. Drew Hanlen hit two free throws with 24 seconds left to cap the spurt in the EA Sports Maui Invitational.
The Blue Raiders (4-1) were also ahead in the first overtime, leading 74-69 with 3:37 to go in the period, but couldn’t hold off Belmont.
Kerron Johnson scored seven straight for the Bruins, and Middle Tennessee’s LaRon Dendy sent it into the second extra session on a jumper with 39 seconds to go.
