Sunday, February 10, 2008

Late Jumper Lifts Norfolk State Over BC-U Wildcats, 78-77 in Overtime

Photo: Michael Deloach hit the dagger shot to lead NSU to an improbable win over Bethune Cookman University. The 6-0/175 junior guard is from Rocky Mount, North Carolina, Bonner Academy and is majoring in Interdisciplinary Studies.

Wildcats watch 24-point lead evaporate late before falling in overtime

Daytona Beach, FL - Michael Deloach picked up a blocked shot, turned around and swished a 15-foot jumper with 0.6 seconds left, carrying Norfolk State University to a 78-77 overtime victory over Bethune-Cookman University on Saturday inside Moore Gymnasium in Daytona Beach, Florida.

The win completed a 24-point comeback for the Spartans (11-10, 7-2 MEAC). Bethune-Cookman (9-14,3-6 MEAC) committed 22 turnovers after leading by 29-22 at halftime.
Deloach, who did not start, finished with a game-high 30 points. His total included a 15-for-21 effort from the free throw line. Teammate Tony Murphy chipped in with 14 points, and Corey Lyons added 11.

John Holmes paced Bethune-Cookman with 23 points, with Dewayne Pettus scoring 18 and Jimmy Hudson 13.

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