Timberlake wins in OT, keeps tournament hopes alive
ROANOKE — Timberlake Christian School scored a crucial Virginia Independent Conference overtime victory Friday at North Cross, keeping its state tournament hopes alive.
Corey Williams (18 points) sank a 3-pointer to tie the game at 46 late in regulation, forcing overtime. Trailing by one with less than a minute to play in overtime, Josh Morgan sank a 3-pointer and later hit a free throw to give the Tornadoes the lead for good.
David Randolph, who led North Cross with 32 points, missed a drive in the lane off the back of the rim as time expired, preventing a second overtime.
Keith Rogers grabbed 17 rebounds to go with his 11 points for Timberlake (10-13, 6-5 VIC).
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| Score by quarter | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT | Total | |
| TCS Tornadoes | 14 | 9 | 14 | 9 | 10 | 56 |
| North Cross | 11 | 12 | 19 | 8 | 8 | 54 |
| Team stats | ||
|---|---|---|
| TCS | North Cross | |
| Points | 56 | 54 |
| FGs made | 21 | 20 |
| 3pt FGs made | 7 | 5 |
| Free throws | 7-12 | 9-11 |
| Total fouls | 14 | 12 |
| TCS player statistics | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | FG | 3PT | FT | PTS |
| Corey Williams | 7 | 4 | 0-0 | 18 |
| Keith Rogers | 4 | 1 | 2-2 | 11 |
| Josh Morgan | 3 | 1 | 2-5 | 9 |
| Jeff Reynolds | 4 | 0 | 0-0 | 8 |
| Kyle Bowman | 2 | 1 | 0-1 | 5 |
| Chris Powers | 1 | 0 | 3-4 | 5 |
| Totals | 21 | 7 | 7-12 | 56 |
| North Cross player statistics | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | FG | 3PT | FT | PTS |
| Randolph | 12 | 0 | 8-9 | 32 |
| Scott | 2 | 2 | 0-0 | 6 |
| Anderson | 2 | 2 | 0-0 | 6 |
| Morse | 2 | 1 | 0-0 | 5 |
| Law | 2 | 0 | 1-2 | 5 |
| Totals | 20 | 5 | 9-11 | 54 |