February 14, 2004

Mobile Survives 35 points from Maravich, Prevail in Overtime 90-86

MOBILE, Ala -- Jaeson Maravich, son of the late “Pistol” Pete Maravich, scored 35 points, but it was the one point he didn’t score that may come back to haunt him as the University of Mobile (20-8, 10-4) rallied from an 13 point second half deficit and forced overtime where they eventually won 90-86 Saturday night at home in Pharr Gymnasium. 

With 25 seconds remaining, Gimel Lewis’ alley-oop slam dunk from Gabe Feagin gave Mobile just their second lead of the half at 80-78. 

However, Maravich drove the length of the court and drew a foul on Feagin and his desperation heave was interfered with by Mobile drawing a goaltending call that tied the game at 80-80 with just 17 seconds to play.

With the game on the line, Maravich missed what would have been the game-winning free throw and the game headed into overtime.

In overtime, Mobile put the clamps on Maravich and held him scoreless as they captured their tenth conference win of the year and their twentieth overall. 

Tramaine Perry led Mobile with 23 points and Gimel Lewis posted a double-double with  14 points and 14 rebounds. 

The Crusaders fall to 14-13 overall and 8-5 in conference play.

Mobile will next be in action on Monday, February 16, when the Rams host GCAC conference leader Xavier University at 7:30 p.m. 

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