Michael Bramos had 23 points and scored the last five points on free throws in overtime for Miami (Ohio), leading the RedHawks to a 50-45 victory over Bowling Green on Thursday night. A layup by Antonio Ballard and two Adam Fletcher free throws had given Miami (17-11, 10-5 Mid-American Conference), a 45-43 lead midway through the overtime. Bramos hit the second of two foul shots with 1:22 left to swell the lead to 46-43, then hit two more with 17 seconds left to put the RedHawks up, 48-45. He then closed the scoring with two more free throws with 8 seconds remaining. Nate Miller had 12 points and 16 rebounds for the Falcons (17-12, 10-5). Bowling Green's Scott Thomas had forced the overtime by hitting a 3-pointer at the buzzer to tie the game at 40. Tyler Dierkers added 12 points and 12 rebounds for the RedHawks.
Miami (Ohio) 50, Bowling Green 45
Michael Bramos had 23 points and scored the last five points on free throws in overtime for Miami (Ohio), leading the RedHawks to a 50-45 victory over Bowling Green on Thursday night. A layup by Antonio Ballard and two Adam Fletcher free throws had given Miami (17-11, 10-5 Mid-American Conference), a 45-43 lead midway through the overtime. Bramos hit the second of two foul shots with 1:22 left to swell the lead to 46-43, then hit two more with 17 seconds left to put the RedHawks up, 48-45. He then closed the scoring with two more free throws with 8 seconds remaining. Nate Miller had 12 points and 16 rebounds for the Falcons (17-12, 10-5). Bowling Green's Scott Thomas had forced the overtime by hitting a 3-pointer at the buzzer to tie the game at 40. Tyler Dierkers added 12 points and 12 rebounds for the RedHawks.