Men's Basketball
Game Recap

Late Rally Dooms Golden Bears

November 27, 2007

University of Sciences (2-1) 87
Kutztown (1-2)                   84  OT
BOX SCORE 

KUTZTOWN, PA - The University of the Sciences erased a 14-point second-half deficit to defeat Kutztown University 87-84 in overtime at Keystone Hall Thursday night. 

Keith Dundas scored 21 points to lead the Devils (2-1).  Charlie Fritsch scored 19 and grabbed 11 rebounds.  Shane Conner added 16. 

For Kutztown (1-2) Dave Ben scored 25 points.  Nate Edwards scored 17, Stephen Dennis scored 15 and Andre Woodlin added 13. 

Kutztown led 62-48 with 8:08 left in the second half before USP stormed back. After a 21-8 run pulled the Devils within one with 1:51 left, Ben's steal and layup gave KU a three-point lead. Jarrod Frazier hit a layup with 50 seconds left, and after a KU miss, the Devils took their first lead of the game on a tip in by Curtis Fitch with 13 seconds left for a 73-72 lead.  Ben drew a foul on the ensuing possession and hit 1-of-2 from the line to send it to overtime. 

In the extra period, the score was tied four times before Adewale Adefemi hit two free throws with 36 seconds left for a 84-82 lead.  KU missed a layup on its possession, and Fritsch hit two free throws.  Edwards' jumper made it 87-84 with two seconds left, but USP ran out the final two ticks for the win. 

Kutztown returns to action this weekend with PSAC crossovers at Shippensburg Saturday and at Lock Haven Sunday.