Feb. 1, 2006

Final Stats

LAWTON, Okla. - A series of three -point shots determined the Lions' fate against the Aggies Wednesday night, as A&M-Commerce (12-8, 2-3) defeated Cameron 95-91 in overtime.

A&M-Commerce found themselves down by as much as 12 points twice in the second half , making a comeback with just 44 seconds left after being down by 10, to pull themselves into overtime for the third time this season, as Jermart Miller sunk a three right at the buzzer to go into extra minutes and tie the game at 80.

In overtime, the Lions took command scoring seven points right at the start, not giving the Aggies an opportunity to shoot until three minutes into OT. The Aggies pulled themselves within two with just 23 seconds left in OT, but a series of free throw shots gave the Lions the advantage for the night to give them their twelfth win of the season.

Lamar Searight became the playmaker of the night scoring eight points in the second half within a 30 second span to pull the Lions within two, 76-74, before Ellis Kidd sunk in a three pointer with four seconds left to put the Lions within one 78-77, which later set up Jermart Miller to sink a shot from downtown at the buzzer for the second time in a week.

The Lions shot 82 percent from the line, which ranks as the third best percentage behind the charity stripe for the season as a team. A&M-Commerce also shot 41 percent from field goal range and recorded just nine turnovers for the night. It was the third game this season that the Lions turned the ball over in single digits and the second time they allowed nine turn arounds this year.

Five Lions scored in double figures for the second time this season. Chris Fantroy led all Lion scorers with 18 points, while guards Jermart Miller and Lamar Searight contributed with 17(Searight) and 15 (Miller) points a piece. Jason Rabb and Ellis Kidd also brought in double digits scoring 12. The 18 points for Fantroy ties a season best for him in total points scored in a game.

Arthur Trousdell led the way for the Aggies scoring a double-double with 28 points and 11 boards. Three other Aggies also contributed in double figures. Marlon Bernard scored 17, Matt Reid brought in 15, and Brandon Smith tallied 13.

The Lions will return home for a Saturday showdown against Southwestern Oklahoma to continue in North Division play. Tip-off is set for 4 p.m.