The Smith-Cotton Tigers let Tuesday nights game against Clinton slip through their fingertips.
After the Tiger’s once double-digit lead evaporated, they still had a chance to win the game as time expired, but Bryce Rohrer’s 3-pointer just missed the mark, sending the game into overtime. The Cardinals then hit vital free throws down the stretch for a 58-52 overtime victory.
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