RADFORD, Va. – Pierre Miller nailed two clutch 3-pointers to lead Presbyterian to a 52-49 overtime victory over Radford on Tuesday night.
The Blue Hose (12-16, 6-10 Big South Conference) trailed 49-47 with 20 seconds left in overtime when Miller knocked down a 3, giving Presbyterian a 50-49 lead. Walt Allen added two free throws with 2 seconds left to seal the win.
Presbyterian trailed 42-39 after a jumper from Blake Smith with 5:14 remaining in regulation. Neither team scored another bucket until Miller's 3-pointer tied it with 2 seconds on the clock.
Jake Troyli scored 12 points for the Blue Hose, who trailed 13-0 with 14:09 to go in the opening half.
Smith and Gorkem Sonmez each scored 12 points for the Highlanders (5-21, 2-14), who were playing their first game without head coach Brad Greenberg.
Greenberg was suspended Monday following NCAA violations.
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