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LANGHORNE, PA - It was senior night in the Mason Activity Center for Willie Miller and Ben Fuller Thursday evening.
What a way to exit.
The Crimson Eagles used a last second running scoop shot from point guard Brett Zamroz to send their game with Marywood University into extra sessions before plowing past the Pacers in overtime.
During a feud that featured 21 total ties and lead changes, the Crimson Eagles utilized efficient marksmanship from the field to help the group snatch their fifth conference win of the season. By the time all was said and done, PBU shot at a 50.8 percent clip for the game while limiting the visitors to a 37.3 mark to help PBU to an 84-77 triumph.
But none of that would have been made possible if it weren't for a last second off-balance prayer sent up from Zamroz inside the paint.
Down two with 4.9 seconds to go, Zamroz went coast to coast before slicing into the paint to throw up an wobbly running left-handed floater. To the delight of PBU's two seniors along with the Crimson Eagle fan faithful, it went in.
With momentum heavily favoring the host squad, PBU seized the moment early in the additional frame, rattling off the fist six points of the overtime session. A 9 for 13 effort from the free throw stripe down the stretch would crunch any hope of a Marywood comeback as the Crimson Eagles would win the period, 17-10.
Despite surrendering 21 offensive rebounds to the Pacers while giving up 18 second chance points in the process, the Crimson Eagles proved to be hounding on defense, forcing the visitors into 29 turnovers for the game.
The host group watched five players score in double figures during the win - the first time that feat has been achieved all year. Miller had arguably his best game of the season, leading the way with 22 points, four rebounds, four steals and three assists. Nate Schrader shot 6 for 10 from the field ending with 13 points, and Zamroz, Fuller, and sophomore Luke Talyor added 12, 11, and 10, respectively.
PBU moves to 7-17 on the year with a 5-12 mark in conference play.
The team will have a second meeting with Marywood in less that 48 hours as the duo will dance once again this coming Saturday. Game time in Scranton is slated for 3:00 pm.
