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Men's Basketball-Omarion Smith
93
Mobile MOBILE 9-21, 8-10
95
Winner Dalton State (GA) DALTON S 21-8, 13-5
Mobile MOBILE
9-21, 8-10
93
Final
95
Dalton State (GA) DALTON S
21-8, 13-5
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 OT 1 F
Mobile MOBILE 35 43 15 93
Dalton State (GA) DALTON S 40 38 17 95

Game Recap: Men's Basketball | | Erik Simpson, Sports Information Director

Roadrunners Outlast Mobile (Ala.) In Overtime, 95–93, At Cramton Bowl Multiplex


MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Dalton State leaned on a dominant frontcourt and late-game composure to edge Mobile, 95–93, in overtime on Thursday afternoon in Montgomery. Omarion Smith powered the Roadrunners with 28 points and 10 rebounds, while Qualen Pettus added 26 points and 8 boards. Ja'Ron Briggs delivered 10 points in OT, including 8-of-9 at the line, to close it out.
 
RECAP
FIRST HALF
Dalton State established its identity early with paint touches and rim pressure, using a 14:00-mark surge to seize its largest first-half lead of seven before taking a 40–35 advantage into the locker room. Smith set the tone with 13 first-half points, and Pettus' downhill attacks complemented a defense that forced seven Mobile turnovers before the break. The Roadrunners shot just 1-for-6 from three (16.7%) in the half but compensated with interior scoring and second-chance production.
 
SECOND HALF
The second half swung wildly. Mobile's Aahmod Scarbrough heated up and, alongside Mason Sword, pushed the Rams in front 59–55 near the eight-minute mark. Dalton State answered behind Pettus' driving finishes and Smith's work on the glass, but a late Rams surge, capped by Dayton Richardson, forced extra time at 78–78.
 
OVERTIME
In overtime, Zion Hunter briefly nudged Mobile ahead 80–78, before Briggs and Smith steadied the Roadrunners. Briggs hit a series of clutch free throws in the final minute, and despite a Scarbrough three with 0:01 left that cut it to one, Pettus iced it at the stripe for the 95–93 final.
 
STATISTICAL LEADERS
Final: Dalton State (Ga.) 95, Mobile (Ala.) 93
  • Records: Dalton State (Ga.) 21–8; Mobile (Ala.) 9–21
  • Leaders – Dalton State: Omarion Smith 28 pts (10–18 FG), 10 reb; Qualen Pettus 26 pts, 8 reb, 4 ast; Ja'Ron Briggs 17 pts (including 10 in OT)
  • Leaders – Mobile: Aahmod Scarbrough 36 pts (4–6 3PT, 14–15 FT), 5 ast; Mason Sword 24 pts, 8 reb; Dayton Richardson 13 pts, 11 reb
  • Team Numbers: DS 52 points in the paint to Mobile's 30; 18 second-chance points to 8; DS +4 on the glass (42–38)
  • Free Throws/3s: DS 37–56 FT (66.1%), 2–14 3PT (14.3%); Mobile 28–34 FT (82.4%), 7–19 3PT (36.8%)
  • Possession Game: DS 12 turnovers to Mobile's 18; game featured 16 lead changes and 17 ties
UP NEXT
Dalton State turns their attention to Brewton-Parker (Ga.), who defeated Faulkner (Ala.) earlier in the day. Tip-Off at the Cramton Bowl is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. (CT).
 
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