Worcester State 77, Bridgewater State 68 OT
Worcester, MA - The Worcester State College men's basketball team outscored the Bridgewater State College Bears 11-2 over the final 4:14 of overtime to win their second straight MASCAC game defeating the visitors, 77-68, Tuesday evening in Lancer Gymnasium.
It is the second straight overtime win for Worcester State as they defeated MCLA on Saturday in the same fashion. The win improves the Lancers to 9-9 (2-3 MASCAC) while Bridgewater State drops to 8-8 (2-2 MASCAC).
The Lancers led by 13 points with 15:48 remaining in the second half when Bridgewater State went on a 14-0 run over a 5 minute span to take the lead, 48-47, with 10:20 remaining. With 2:05 remaining and Bridgewater State leading by a pair, Worcester State senior Ryan Frassica (Brockton, MA) drilled a three pointer to give the hosts a 1 point lead. A pair of Josh Barry (Sheffield, MA) free throws increased the Lancer lead to three points but with just over 30 seconds left, freshman Judah Jackson (Everett, MA) drained a three of his own that sent the game to overtime.
In overtime, after each teams scored two points. Frassica struck again scoring 5 straight points to help the Lancers separate from the visitors.
Frassica finished with a game-high 28 points shooting 10-of-18 from the floor including 6 three pointers. Sophomore Brandon Fortes (Pawtucket, RI) was also strong from long range hitting 5 treys on his way to a 21 point, 4 assist night. Senior Will Spont (Bellingham, MA) posted a double-double with 17 points and 11 boards. Jackson was the only Bear to reach double figures as he racked up 23 points.
Worcester State will return to action on Saturday when they travel to Salem State. Bridgewater State will host the same Vikings this Thursday evening.