Doane Outlasts Dakota Wesleyan in Overtime Thriller

MITCHELL, S.D. (Interstat) — Jack Wilson scored 20 points and grabbed nine rebounds to lead the Doane Tigers to a 73-66 overtime victory over the Dakota Wesleyan Tigers in a men’s NAIA basketball game Wednesday night.

Doane, which improved to 6-7, led 59-53 at halftime after a high-scoring first half but was outscored 7-0 in the third quarter, setting up a tight finish. The game was tied at 66 at the end of regulation.

Jonan Claussen added 16 points and Justus Gardiner had 18 for Doane. Tyson Stevenson led Dakota Wesleyan, now 6-9, with 18 points. Doane secured the win with a 7-0 run in the extra period.