RICHMOND, Ky. (AP) — MJ Williams made two foul shots with five seconds left and Eastern Kentucky beat West Georgia 81-80 in overtime on Wednesday night.
Josh Smith missed an 18-foot jump shot as time expired for West Georgia.
Montavious Myrick scored 19 and grabbe six rebounds for the Colonels (10-18, 6-9 Atlantic Sun Conference). Tyler Jackson scored 14 points while going 5 of 12 (2 for 5 from 3-point range), and added five rebounds. Jalen Cooper went 6 of 12 from the field (1 for 3 from 3-point range) to finish with 13 points.
Shelton Williams-Dryden finished with 20 points, six rebounds and four assists for the Wolves (12-15, 6-9). West Georgia also got 16 points, eight rebounds and two blocks from JaVar Daniel. Kolten Griffin finished with 14 points, seven rebounds and four assists.
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