UNCW Seahawks defeat Murray State in Fort Myers Tip-Off tournament
Published: Nov. 20, 2023 at 10:00 PM EST
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The UNCW men’s basketball team is still unbeaten as of Nov. 20, going into overtime to beat Murray State in the first game of the Fort Myers Tip-Off tournament.
The Seahawks trailed by two with one second to go on the clock, but two clutch free throws by Maleek Harden-Hayes forced overtime.
Seahawks outscored the Racers 11-9 in the extra period. Harden-Hayes led UNCW with 23 points.
The Seahawks will play Appalachian State at noon on Nov. 21 in their second game.
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