Tiffin University (2-25)had nothing to play for, but respect in the seasons final game against the Findlay Oilers. The Dragons had a 32-27 lead at halftime, but the game was back and fourth throughout. The Oilers started out sluggish, but Preseason Player of the Year Nathan Hyde kept them in the game. In the second half the Dragons built a 14 point lead with 7:36 and shot almost a blistering 70% from the field! The Oilers charged back by getting to the free throw line 38 times and making 24 shots. The Dragons only got to the line 15 times. In the final 7:00 minuets of play, Findlay went on a 21-5 run to take the lead 66-64 with 28 seconds left in regulation. Brian Scott charged down the court after the bucket and made a shot with 18 seconds left in the game to take it to overtime.
In overtime, Scott scored all five of TU's points, canning a three pointer with 1:36 to go to give TU a 71-68 lead. But a three point play by Marcus Parker tied the score 71-71. A foul with 9 seconds remaining gave Tyler Sparks a chance at the free throw line, as he hit one shot to give Findlay a 72-71 lead. A desperation three point attempt by Austin Smith fell short as the Oilers got the win.
Scott led TU with 27 points and 5 assists, while DeAngelo Jordan had 13 points. Travis Spahr also had 14 points with 9 rebounds.
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