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November 24, 2017 By Emerald Coast Classic

Tennessee Tech Rallies Behind Basket by Jugovic

Mason Ramsey led Tennessee Tech with 20 points
Mason Ramsey led Tennessee Tech with 20 points

NICEVILLE, FLA. – Aleska Jugovic’s layup with 22 seconds remaining lifted Tennessee Tech to an 86-85 victory past Omaha at the Emerald Coast Classic basketball tournament Friday.

The Golden Eagles, who improved to 5-1, rallied from an 85-52 deficit with 1:39 remaining.

Two free throws by Courtney Alexander pulled Tennessee Tech within 85-83 with 33 seconds left. Alexander then stole the inbounds pass from Omaha’s Daniel Norl to set up Jugovic’s heroics.

Omaha, which fell to 0-6, missed two short jumpers in the paint in the waning seconds.

There were 12 lead changes and the score was tied 11 times. Omaha overcame a 49-38 deficit to take its first lead since midway through the first half at 64-61 on a three-point basket by Norl.

KJ Robinson scored a game-high 25 points for Omaha, including 14 in the first half.

Mason Ramsey led Tennessee Tech with a career-high 20, points, while Kajon Mack added 19 points.

Jugovic finished with 17 points, including 14 in the second half.

Alexander had a solid floor game with 13 points, 15 rebounds, three assists and two blocked shots. The Golden Eagles outrebounded Omaha, 32-24.

Tennessee Tech, which owned a 42-35 halftime lead, shot 57.1 percent from the floor (32-56). Omaha hit 51.8 percent (29-56).

Tennessee Tech will play the winner of the Maryland Eastern Shore-Jackson State game at 12:30 p.m. Saturday. Omaha will play the loser of that same game at 10 a.m. Saturday

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