Graceland Outlasts Mount Mercy in Overtime Thriller

LAMONI, Iowa (Interstat) — Graceland outscored Mount Mercy by seven points in overtime to secure a 94-87 men’s NAIA basketball victory Wednesday night. The Yellowjackets, now 16-3, overcame a 79-79 tie at the end of regulation.

Carson Busch led Graceland with 30 points. Jaxson Fried scored a game-high 33 points for the Mustangs, who fell to 9-10. Graceland capitalized at the free-throw line, making 25 of 38 attempts, while Mount Mercy shot 16 for 22. The Yellowjackets also won the rebounding battle 42-35.