RICHMOND, Ky. (Interstat) — Montavious Myrick scored 19 points and Eastern Kentucky survived a late rally to defeat West Georgia 81-80 in overtime Wednesday night in an ASUN Conference men’s basketball game at McBrayer Arena.

The Colonels led by six at halftime and held a narrow margin for much of the second half before the Wolves forced overtime. Shelton Williams-Dryden led all scorers with 20 points for West Georgia. His tip-in with 36 seconds left in overtime brought the Wolves within one, but Eastern Kentucky secured the win at the free-throw line.

MJ Williams dished out eight assists for the Colonels. JaVar Daniel added 16 points for West Georgia. Eastern Kentucky improved to 10-18 overall, while West Georgia fell to 12-15.