The Pineville Mountain Lions overcame multiple deficits to beat 11th Region power Scott County 72-68 in overtime as part of the Jersey Mike’s Classic at Great Crossing High School in Georgetown.
The 2-1 Lions railed most of the game but continued to chip into the Cardinal lead, eventually getting a lead of their own at 59-56 with seconds remaining in regulation before Scott’s Tristian Christopher hit a corner three as time ran out to knot the score at 59 to force overtime.
In overtime, the Lions established control of the game behind a big three of their own by senior guard Wyatt Caldwell, a couple of big free throws by junior forward Zander Garrison, free throws from junior guards Sawyer Thompson and Ashton Moser, and a nice basket by senior center Sam Caldwell.
The Lions outscored the Cardinals 13-9 in overtime.
Scott led early 18-5, but the Lions continued to battle, out scoring the Cards (1-2) 19-14 in the second quarter and 16-14 in the third quarter to keep the game close.
Moser and Thompson poured in 21 points a piece for the Lions. S.Caldwell added 12. W. Caldwell hit for nine. Senior guard Logunn Littles scored seven. Garrison added two.
Xyier Wray and Greg Skinner scored 14 points each for the Cardinals.
Pineville returns to action Thursday night at home against Red Bird. Tip is scheduled for 6:00 pm.
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Pineville (72) — Sawyer Thompson 21, Ashton Moser 21, Sam Caldwell 12, Wyatt Caldwell 9, Logunn Littles 7, Zander Garrison 2, Kaiden Robbins 0, Anderson Gentry 0.
Scott County (68) — Xyier Wray 14, Greg Skinner 14, Tristian Christopher 13, Ben Glenn 13, Harrison Owens 6, Preston Lockett 5, Ellis Hughley 2, Philip Grimes 1.

Pineville 5 19 16 19. 13 — 72
Scott County 18. 14 14 13. 9 — 68