MOBILE, Ala. – Tuskegee men's basketball delivered an electrifying performance, battling their way to a thrilling 104-99 overtime victory over Spring Hill at the Arthur B. Outlaw Recreation Center.
In a game defined by grit, clutch moments, and high-scoring intensity, the Golden Tigers scored a season-high 104 points to secure their second straight win and improve to 10-9 overall and 8-5 in the SIAC.
The game came to a dramatic head in the final minutes of regulation. Down by six with under three minutes to play, the Golden Tigers launched a furious comeback.
Kusamae Draper ignited the rally with a contested layup, followed by
Kevin Sesberry draining a critical three-pointer to pull Tuskegee within one.
After trading baskets, Sesberry delivered again with a strong drive to tie the game at 93-93, forcing overtime after a defensive stand in the final seconds.
The overtime period was all about resilience and execution. Tuskegee clamped down on defense, holding Spring Hill to just one field goal in the extra session.
The trio of Draper, and Pennington Sesberry controlled the game offensively to give the Golden Tigers a lead they refused to relinquish.
On the defensive end,
Noah Goines came up with a clutch rebound and sank two critical free throws to seal the victory, sending the Tuskegee bench into celebration.
The game was a showcase of offensive firepower for the Golden Tigers, who shot an impressive 55.3 percent from the field. Sesberry led the charge with a career-high 33 points, shooting 13-for-19 from the floor and adding nine rebounds.
Draper was equally dominant, finishing with 26 points and six boards, while
D'Anthony Pennington contributed 13 points and four rebounds, followed by
Rodney Walker Jr. with 12 pints and three assists.
The first half was a back-and-forth battle, with Spring Hill taking a narrow 47-43 lead into the break. Tuskegee struggled to find their rhythm early in the second half, falling behind by as many as 13 points.
But the Golden Tigers refused to back down, finding their spark midway through the period. An 11-2 run, capped by a Sesberry three-pointer, brought Tuskegee back into contention and set the stage for the thrilling conclusion.
Defensively, Tuskegee forced 12 turnovers and turned them into 16 points, while dominating the paint with 38 points compared to Spring Hill's 28. The Golden Tigers also showed toughness on the boards, out-rebounding the Badgers 41-32.
Spring Hill's Walter Peggs Jr. had a standout performance with 33 points, including seven three-pointers, but Tuskegee's defensive adjustments in overtime kept him in check. The Golden Tigers' ability to perform under pressure and deliver in clutch moments proved to be the difference.
This victory not only showcased Tuskegee's offensive depth but also highlighted their resilience and growing momentum in SIAC play.
With two straight wins and their most thrilling performance of the season, the Golden Tigers are primed to continue their ascent in the conference standings.
Up Next
The Golden Tigers will look to carry their winning streak into their next matchup, a road contest against Fort Valley State, as they continue their pursuit of SIAC supremacy. The game is set for Tuesday, February 4, at 7 p.m. ET inside the HPE Basketball Arena.
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