After trailing for most of regulation, the Rams came from behind to tie the score at 60-60 on a 3-point shot by junior forward Derek Wigman with just 39 seconds left in the game. On the ensuing possession, Newbury worked the clock down and missed a jumper that was rebounded by the Rams with just five seconds left. The Rams were unable to score and the game went to overtime with the score 60-60.
In overtime Newbury built a quick four point lead on a free throw by Matthew Stanton and a 3-pointer by Steven Morris. The Rams battle back to tie the score and take their first lead of the game on a Wigman lay up with 1:34 left. The Rams Ryan Dacey added a lay up to push the lead to four points at 68-64. Walky Magloire sank two free throws for Newbury with 36 seconds left to pull the Nighthawks within two. After a Ram turnover, Newbury was unable to connect on a last second shot that would have tied the game.
Despite having a poor shooting game, Wigman finished with a game high 21 points and four rebounds, while sophomore Rob Scarpato added 15 points on 6 of 6 shooting from the field. Tony Washington and Ryan Dacey added 11 points apiece for the Rams. Newbury was led by Arch Mitchell, who had 19 points and 7 boards, and Steven Morris who chipped in 13 points including 3 of 3 from behind the arc.
The Rams return to action Tuesday night as the travel to North Adams to face the MCLA Trailblazers at 7:30.
FRAMINGHAM STATE 68, NEWBURY COLLEGE 66 NEWBURY COLLEGE (7-11) Arch Mitchell 9-16 0-0 19; Steven Morris 5-10 0-0 13; Matthew Stanton 4-8 3-6 12; Walky Magloire 4-9 4-6 12; Kevin Cleveland 1-1 2-4 4; Ivan DaSilva 2-3 0-0 4; Sonny Abraham 1-3 0-0 2; Marcal Matthews 0-1 0-0 0; Kyle O'Connor 0-5 0-0 0. Totals 26-56 9-16 66. FRAMINGHAM STATE (8-9) Derek Wigman 9-21 0-1 21; Rob Scarpato 6-6 3-4 15; Ryan Dacey 5-12 0-0 11; Anthony Washington 5-6 1-4 11; Omar Almodovar 0-13 4-9 4; Anthony Smith 1-3 0-0 3; Matt Nicholson 1-2 0-2 2; Joseph Faradie 0-0 1-2 1. Totals 27-63 9-22 68. 3-point goals-Newbury College 5-12 (Steven Morris 3-3; Matthew Stanton 1-3; Arch Mitchell 1-2; Ivan DaSilva 0-1; Kyle O'Connor 0-3), Framingham State 5-25 (Derek Wigman 3-11; Ryan Dacey 1-4; Anthony Smith 1-3; Omar Almodovar 0-6; Matt Nicholson 0-1). Fouled out--Newbury College-Matthew Stanton; Marcal Matthews, Framingham State-None. Rebounds-Newbury College 46 (Arch Mitchell 7), Framingham State 32 (Rob Scarpato 6). Assists-Newbury College 13 (Kevin Cleveland 3; Steven Morris 3), Framingham State 12 (Ryan Dacey 4). Total fouls-Newbury College 24, Framingham State 15. A-125