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Rob Perry
66
Winner FGCU FGCU 5-14,2-2 ASUN
62
Stetson Stet 7-11,1-2 ASUN
Winner
FGCU FGCU
5-14,2-2 ASUN
66
Final
62
Stetson Stet
7-11,1-2 ASUN
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 OT 1 F
FGCU FGCU 27 27 12 66
Stetson Stet 26 28 8 62

Game Recap: Men's Basketball | | Athletic Communications

Hatters Edged in Overtime

DeLAND--Stetson's Rob Perry scored a game-high 27 points but the Hatters fell just short in a 66-62 overtime loss to FGCU in ASUN Conference play, Saturday at Edmunds Center.
 
After trailing by a point at halftime (27-26), the Hatters (7-11 overall, 1-2 ASUN) led for much of the second half but never got any real breathing room against the Eagles (5-14, 2-2). Stetson managed no more than a three-point lead at any time during the half.
 
Stetson led, 54-51, with 1:23 to play in regulation after a layup by Mahamadou Diawara. The Hatters then drew an offensive foul on the other end, giving them an opportunity to put the game away. But Diawara missed a short jumper in the paint and after a timeout, FGCU's Caleb Catto drained a game-tying three with 17 seconds left.
 
Jahlil Rawley missed a floater in the lane with two seconds left on the other end, sending the game to overtime.
 
The extra period was more of the same. Stetson owned a pair of three-point leads, the final one coming when Wheza Panzo made two free throws to make it a 59-56 affair with 3:06 to go but couldn't increase the advantage.
 
FGCU slowly chipped away and finally grabbed the lead on a Jalen Warren basket with 1:04 to play, making a 62-60 Eagles lead. FGCU kept the Hatters at bay by making four free throws in the final 25 seconds.
 
Perry finished the game 10 of 18 from the field, including 5 of 8 from 3-point range. He was 2 of 5 from the line and added 4 rebounds and two assists. Christiaan Jones chipped in with 13 points.
 
Catto led FGCU with 19 points.
 
Game Notes
  • This was Stetson's first overtime game since Nov. 23, 2018 against VMI in DeLand
  • The 27 points scored by Rob Perry are his most at home this season
  • Perry has now scored 20 or more five times this season
  • Christiaan Jones (13) reached double figures for the 33rd time in his career
  • This was the fourth time in 29 meetings all-time that a game between Stetson and FGCU has gone into overtime
 
Up Next
The Hatters next visit North Alabama, 7 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 16, in Florence, Ala.
 
About Stetson University Athletics: Stetson University's Athletics Program has a vision of developing a culture of champions athletically, academically and within the community. This vision is accomplished through a mission of recruiting and developing student-athletes, coaches and staff, creating a culture of champions, within and outside of competition. The department operates with five core values: Championship Culture, Integrity, Excellence, Pride/Tradition and Leadership. To learn more about the Vision, Mission and Core Values for Stetson Athletics, visit GoHatters.com and click on Mission Statement under the Inside Athletics tab.
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