MARC JACOBS
Hutch Post
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — 40 minutes wasn't enough on Saturday night as the Commodores from Gulf Coast State held off the Brunswick Community College Dolphins.
The Commodores led the Dolphins until the 7:09 mark of the second half on a free throw by Ty Outlaw and it was nip and tuck from that point on as the Commodores retook the lead with a runner by Devontes Cobb with seven seconds remaining in regulation.
Brunswick tied the game on a free throw by Alius Bowser at the 3.7 mark. A final desperation shot by the Commodore's fell short at the final horn.
In overtime, the Dolphins rushed to a 79-75 lead, but then the ball bounced Gulf Coast State's way as they scored the final eight points of the game to win 82-76.
The Dolphins were led in scoring by Bowser with 30. One other Brunswick player Linwood Rowe was in double digits with 20.
The Commodores had three in double figures led by Tren Lincoln with 25. Iyran Fancis had 19, and Cobbs had 18.
Brunswick's season ends at 29-5.
Gulf Coast advances to play the number three seed, Indian Hills at 8 p.m. on Monday evening.
GULF COAST STATE 82, BRUNSWICK CC 79 (OT)
BRUNSWICK CC (79) Bowser 30, Rowe 20, Bartney 8, Kane 5, Outlaw 4, Garner 3, Alao 3, Durham 2. Totals: 24-63 FG, 22-31 FT, 79.
GULF COAST STATE (82) Lincoln 25, Francis 19, Cobbs 18, Quarterman 7, Koch 6, Pissis 3, Caulker 2, Brown 2. Totals 28-77 FG, 9-37 3PT, 17-24 FT, 82
Halftime: Gulf Coast State 43, Brunswick 29. End of Regulation Gulf Coast State 74, Brunswick 74.