Pridgett free throws lift Montana past Miami (Ohio), 73-71
NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — Sayeed Pridgett hit two free throws with a second left to lift Montana to its second straight victory in the Islands of the Bahamas Showcase tournament in Nassau, a 73-71 win over Miami (Ohio) on Saturday.
Ahmaad Rorie hit a 3-pointer with :13 left to put Montana ahead, 71-69, but Darrian Ringo got to the basket for a layup with :06 left to tie the game at 71-71. Pridgett drew a foul on Dalonte Brown to earn his only free-throw attempts in the game.
Montana (4-0) won its tournament opener over Incarnate Word on Friday.
Kendal Manuel scored 16 points to lead the Grizzlies, with Rorie adding 15 points on 3-of-4 shooting from long range. Donaven Dorsey added 14 points and Michael Oguine contributed 13.
Nike Sibande scored 15 points to lead Miami (2-2), with Jalen Adaway, Brown and Bam Bowman each adding 12 points.
