UTSA holds on for 85-81 win over Old Dominion in OT
NORFOLK, Va. -- Jhivvan Jackson hit a 3-pointer with 3:57 remaining in overtime and finished with a season-high 45 points to give UTSA a lead they would not relinquish en route to an 85-81 win over Old Dominion on Thursday night.
The Monarchs' Malik Curry made 1 of 2 free throws to even the contest at 71 with 5 seconds left in regulation and send the game to overtime.
Keaton Wallace had 21 points and six rebounds for UTSA (11-13, 5-6 Conference USA). Jacob Germany added eight points and 15 rebounds. Byron Frohnen had eight rebounds and three blocks.
Curry scored a season-high 30 points for the Monarchs (9-15, 5-6). A.J. Oliver II added 20 points. Xavier Green had 15 points, six rebounds and six assists. Aaron Carver tied a career high with 20 rebounds plus 1 point.
UTSA takes on Charlotte on the road on Saturday. Old Dominion plays UTEP at home on Saturday.
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2020-2021 Conference USA Standings
TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Old Dominion | 3-1 | - | 7-3 |
Western Kentucky | 2-2 | 1 | 9-4 |
Marshall | 1-1 | 1 | 7-2 |
Charlotte | 1-1 | 1 | 5-5 |
Middle Tennessee | 1-1 | 1 | 3-5 |
Florida Int'l | 2-3 | 1.5 | 8-5 |
Florida Atlantic | 1-2 | 1.5 | 6-6 |
TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
UAB | 2-0 | - | 9-1 |
Rice | 3-1 | - | 9-3 |
Louisiana Tech | 2-2 | 1 | 9-4 |
UTEP | 2-2 | 1 | 6-4 |
North Texas | 1-1 | 1 | 5-5 |
Southern Miss | 1-3 | 2 | 5-6 |
UT San Antonio | 1-3 | 2 | 5-6 |