LAS VEGAS (AP) Trey Freeman scored 24 points, including two late free throws, and Old Dominion held off Oakland 68-67 on Wednesday night to win the inaugural Vegas 16 Tournament.
Old Dominion, which lost in the championship game of the Conference USA Tournament, led the entire second half but needed Freeman to score in the pivotal moments.
Oakland (23-12) overcame a 14-point deficit early in the second half and scored 14 consecutive points to tie it at 44. But the Monarchs (25-13) pulled away behind Freeman, the tournament's MVP. He also scored on a floater with 4 minutes remaining that gave Old Dominion a 59-52 lead, and his two free throws with 5 seconds left sealed it.
Brandan Stith had 14 points and 15 rebounds for Old Dominion, and Aaron Bacote added 12.
Kay Felder, who ranked among the nation's leading scorers, had 24 points for Oakland (23-12).
