Stony Brook Outlasts Columbia in Overtime Thriller

STONY BROOK, N.Y. (Interstat) — Erik Pratt scored 24 points and Stony Brook edged Columbia 77-73 in overtime Tuesday night at Island Federal Credit Union Arena. The Seawolves improved to 7-3.

Kenny Noland led all scorers with 24 points for Columbia (9-2), which erased a 13-point halftime deficit to force the extra period. Stony Brook led 30-17 at halftime, but the Lions surged with 48 second-half points. The game was tied at 65 after regulation.

Stony Brook secured the win by making 12 of 21 free throws in overtime, including four by Pratt in the final 19 seconds. Columbia shot just 25 of 69 from the field overall. Attendance was 1,196.