Richland County slips by Trico in overtime


PINCKNEYVILLE — The Richland County Tigers got by Trico 60-53 in overtime in a first round game at the Duster Thomas Hoops Classic Thursday.

The sixth seeded Tigers rallied from four points down in the final minute to force overtime, then came out and scored the first six points in OT and never looked back.

Chase Travis led the Tigers with 21. Braden Flanagan added 17.

Trico’s Wilson Lodge led all scorers with 24 points. Lodge had a monster day adding 17 rebounds and five blocked shots.

The Tigers will face third-seeded Woodlawn in the quarterfinals at 3:30 Friday.

The Pioneers will meet Meridian in the consolation bracket at 9:00 Friday morning.

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