The USC Salkehatchie men's basketball program overcame a 12-point deficit to rally to victory in overtime against Aiken Technical college in their first Region X match-up on the year.
With 11:43 left in the first half, it looked as though Aiken Tech had the game well in hand but the Indians fought back right before the half to cut the Knights lead to 8-points. The score at half-time was Aiken Tech 36, USC Salkehatchie 28.
The Knights looked unstoppable after half-time as they took a 15-point lead. The Indians again came back and took their first lead of the game with 4:27 left , they lead 63-61.
With 10-secs left in regulation, it was Pedro Julious at the free throw line, the Indians were trailing 70-71. Julious, hit both free throws to give the Indians the lead again, 72-71.
With 10-secs left, Aiken Tech missed their shot as they drove down and took a quick one, it gave the Indians the ball right back. Pedro Juilous was again fouled and hit both free-throws.
Aiken Tech's Travis Wilkins threw up a half-court desperation shot and made it to send the game to overtime with the scored tied, 74-74.
In overtime, it was back-to-back steals for the Indians that gave them the lead and they never looked back.
The Indians would go on to victory 84 to 79.
A very happy head coach Travis Garrett said of the win, "It was great to see the kids work hard and not get down, when they found themselves behind. It is a process and I can see us getting better every time we take the floor."
The Indians have a 4-game winning streak , 5-11 overall and 1-1 in Region X.
They have a 4-game home stretch including last night, they will be back in action at home this Friday night against Region X foe-Cape Fear, tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 pm.
We would like to thank the Back Street Elementary cheerleaders for performing at half-time of last night's game.
We would also like to thank "Cocky" for coming out in support of USC Salkehatchie athletics! It was great to see all the smiling faces as they took pictures with him at last night's game!
