Charlotte Outlasts Wichita State in Double-Overtime Thriller
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Interstat) — Dezayne Mingo scored 26 points and dished 10 assists as Charlotte edged Wichita State 104-100 in a double-overtime men’s basketball game Saturday at Halton Arena.
The 49ers, who trailed by five at halftime, forced overtime on Damoni Harrison’s 3-pointer with five seconds left in regulation. The teams traded baskets in a frenetic first extra period before Charlotte secured the American Athletic Conference victory in the second overtime, aided by 29-of-38 shooting from the free-throw line.
Kenyon Giles led the Shockers with 27 points. Karon Boyd added 21 for Wichita State, which fell to 9-6. Charlotte improved to 7-8. Attendance was 2,673.