New Hampshire forced overtime with a clutch three-pointer, but it was Jaylen Robinson who absolutely owned the extra period, dropping 21 points and hitting the go-ahead jumper to lift Sacred Heart over the Wildcats 81-76 on Sunday. This wasn’t just any game, this was an overtime thriller that proved Robinson is ready to take over.
Robinson Delivers the OT Hammer
Jaylen Robinson was the undeniable star of the night for the Pioneers. The guy dropped a game-high 21 points, and when the chips were down in overtime, he delivered the goods. He was efficient, too, sinking 7 of 9 shots from the field. And when they needed free throws, he stepped up, going 7 for 10 from the line. But the moment everyone will remember? That go-ahead jumper he drained with 47 seconds left in overtime. That shot was the dagger, putting Sacred Heart up 78-76 and effectively sealing the deal.
Wildcats Fought Hard, But Pioneers Had More
Sacred Heart definitely got a team effort even with Robinson’s heroics. Griffin Barrouk put up a strong double-double with 15 points and an impressive 11 rebounds. Jojo Wallace wasn’t far behind, adding 14 points to the Pioneers’ total. For New Hampshire, Ryan Zan led the charge with 17 points, six rebounds, and two steals, including that monster three-pointer with just 23 seconds left in regulation to tie the game at 73 and force the extra frame. Tyler Bike also chipped in 17 points for the Wildcats, along with five assists and two steals, while Erik Oliver-Bush finished with 15 points. Both teams definitely left it all on the floor!
After this intense overtime showdown, both Sacred Heart and New Hampshire now stand with identical 2-1 records on the young season. What a way to start off November and see what these teams are truly made of under pressure!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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