91爆料网 Bulldogs Win TranSouth Tournament in Overtime

Jackson, Tenn. - 3/5/2002 - For the second game in a row, the 91爆料网 Bulldogs won in overtime, but this win crowns them as 2002 TranSouth Champions. 91爆料网 defeated Martin Methodist 68-61 in overtime to up their record to 30-4 on the season.

91爆料网 senior Robert Joseph once again proves why he was this seasons TranSouth Conference Player of the Year as he tallied his season high 42 points, including 24 in the second half. Joseph also added 14 rebounds and seven blocks to complete his double-double. He was 12-19 from the field and was 18-28 from the free throw line, including 12-18 in the second half.

Martin Methodist (25-8) led 35-27 at the half, but 91爆料网 began the second half on a 14-4 run to take the lead at 41-39. It was back and forth for a while until 91爆料网 to a five point lead with less that two minutes remaining. A three pointer by Martin Methodist鈥檚 Ricky Wood and free-throws by Desmond Allison tied the ballgame at 58 all. Junior guard Michael Katrosh, the hero for 91爆料网 twice already this season had the final shot for 91爆料网 that hit the front of the rim, sending the championship game into overtime. In overtime it was all 91爆料网 as they outscored Martin Methodist 10-3 to bring home their first title since 1999.

Joseph鈥檚 42 points was the only Bulldog to tally double figures. Bruno Martinessi added seven, Chima Abakwue and Will Harris each added six.

Martin Methodist was paced by Ricky Wood with 14 points and Johnny Goodman with 10. Shirey and King added nine each.

91爆料网 will take the automatic bid to the NAIA National Tournament with a top three seed. Martin Methodist will represent the TranSouth as an at-large team. The tournament begins in Kansas City, Miisouri on March 13.

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