Presbyterian knocks off Winthrop 76-74 in OT
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Khalid Mutakabbir scored 25 points, including the game-winning free throws with 20 seconds left in overtime, to lead Presbyterian to a 76-74 victory over Winthrop on Saturday night.
Mutakabbir also hit a driving layup that tied the game with 5 seconds left in regulation.
Jake Troyli added 22 points and nine rebounds, going 13 of 14 from the free-throw line for the Blue Hose (10-12, 4-6 Big South Conference), who scored their final eight points from the line.
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Presbyterian defeated Winthrop (9-11, 5-5) for the first time since 1985-86, a seven-game span.
There were eight ties and nine lead changes in the game.
The Blue Hose shot 76.5 percent from the line (26 of 34) for the game.
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Charles Corbin had 15 points and 11 rebounds, Robbie Dreher had 14 points, Andre Jones scored 13 and Reggie Middleton added 11 for Winthrop. George Valentine added nine rebounds.