Ortiz has 19, North Alabama defeats FGCU 87-85 in OT

Published Feb. 4, 2023 10:24 p.m. ET

Associated Press

FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Daniel Ortiz had 19 points in North Alabama's 87-85 overtime win over FGCU on Saturday night.

Chase Johnston hit two 3-pointers in the final minute to get Florida Gulf Coast within a point, 86-86, but he missed a 3-pointer for the lead with three seconds left.

Ortiz was 7 of 10 shooting (4 for 7 from distance) for the Lions (14-11, 6-6 Atlantic Sun Conference). Jacari Lane scored 18 points and added six rebounds and six assists. KJ Johnson shot 3 of 11 from the field and 6 for 10 from the line to finish with 12 points.

Isaiah Thompson finished with 24 points for the Eagles (14-11, 4-8). Chase Johnston added 21 points for FGCU. In addition, Zach Anderson had 14 points and six rebounds.

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Both teams play on Thursday. North Alabama hosts Austin Peay while FGCU travels to play North Florida.

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