Seventh-seeded Nevada rallies, tops Texas 87-83 in overtime - News Summed Up

Seventh-seeded Nevada rallies, tops Texas 87-83 in overtime


Martin shot 3 of 3 from 3-point range in overtime and finished with 18 points Friday as Nevada rallied to beat Texas 87-83 for its first NCAA Tournament victory since 2007. Nevada made all six of its field-goal attempts in overtime after Texas forward Mohamed Bamba fouled out with 3.8 seconds left in regulation. Martin’s 3-pointer with 2:26 left in overtime gave Nevada its first lead since opening the game on a 5-0 run. Nevada rallied after Texas grabbed a 77-73 lead in overtime on a four-point play from Roach, who sank a 3-pointer while getting fouled. Nevada shot 39.3 per cent (11 of 28) and scored 26 points in the first half.


Source: National Post March 16, 2018 23:16 UTC



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