SEATTLE – Seattle University men's basketball gifted Redhawk fans an early Christmas present Wednesday night as Cameron Tyson poured in 33 points while becoming the program's all-time three-point record holder in leading the squad to a huge 79-73 overtime win against Louisiana Tech.
The win moved the the Redhawks to 7-5 on the season while LaTech dropped to 9-4 overall.
Just three days after coming up on the wrong end of an overtime decision, the Redhawks closed out Wednesday night's game on a 6-0 run, including a John Christofilis second-chance jumper and pair of free throws each by Kobe Williamson and Tyson.
Tyson entered the game needing a trio of three pointers to take sole possession of the all-time program record. He hit his first of the night with 7:30 remaining in the first, then tied the record held by Aaron Waite (1988-92) with 25 second remaining in the half to give the Redhawks a 34-25 lead at the break.
A 12-0 LaTech run midway through the second half turned the tide and put the visitors on top, 48-40.
The record breaking shot, No. 240 for Tyson's Seattle U career, would finally come with 3:50 remaining in the game, bringing the Redhawks to within three, 58-55.
THERE IT IS! ??
— Seattle U Men's Basketball (@seattleumbb) December 21, 2023
Cameron Tyson passes Aaron Waite (1988-92) to become Seattle U's career leader in 3's! pic.twitter.com/Iuwjv679gY
Trailing by four with under a minute to play, Tyson converted a layup, then tied the game on a pair of free throws with seven seconds remaining and a defensive stop by the Redhawks forced extra time for a second straight outing.
Tyson would go on to score seven of Seattle U's 16 overtime points and the Redhawks hit 5-of-6 free throws in the period to seal the win. Tyson finished a perfect 13-for-13 from the charity stripe.
Joining him in double figures were Williamson and Alex Schumacher with 11 points each. In his second game back after missing five weeks with a hand injury, Christofilis added seven points, including four in OT.
The Redhawks take a 10-day break from action before closing out non-conference play at UTEP on December 30. Tip off from the Don Haskins Center is 6 p.m. Mountain Time, 5 p.m. Pacific.
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